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Fidelity Investments · 1 week ago

Director, Digital Assets, Financial Crimes Models & Analytics

Roanoke, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $222K/yr

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Digital Assets Director to lead innovative cryptocurrency transaction monitoring and trade surveillance solutions. This role involves partnering with various professionals to enhance blockchain forensics and trade surveillance capabilities while serving as an in-house expert in digital assets.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive digital assets model development and enhancement initiatives

Support crypto related new business initiatives from a blockchain analytics and on-chain compliance perspective

Partner with Business Unit Technology functions to support development work relative to digital asset surveillance programs

Manage a small but growing team of digital asset/business intelligence professionals to execute on the Models & Analytics Team’s strategic vision

Serve as a subject matter authority on blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency investigations, industry trends and standards

Manage digital asset vendor relationship(s), participate in annual vendor oversight responsibilities and influence product roadmaps to maximize value from the relationships

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Financial Crimes Compliance team and those across Risk, Tech, and Business functions

Present to senior leaders on cryptocurrency compliance trends, risks and impacts to the Financial Crimes Compliance program

Support presentations to federal and state regulators on surveillance models and controls during annual exams and new product approval efforts

Continually increase your knowledge and understanding of the evolving digital asset landscape, always cognizant of technical and regulatory developments, and alert to emerging risks

Providing insight on all aspects of Fidelity’s crypto operations

Positioning the Financial Crimes Compliance program to continue to protect Fidelity Investments customers and brand for years to come

Qualification

Digital asset ecosystem knowledgeFinancial crimes model developmentBlockchain analytics toolsAML/Fraud advisory experienceRegulatory response experienceTeam management experienceAgile methodologies knowledgeIntellectual curiosityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Prior AML/Fraud advisory, surveillance, or investigative experience

Prior financial crimes model development and/or maintenance experience

Deep knowledge of the digital asset ecosystem, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, decentralized finance (bridging/swapping/minting/burning), and more

Experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in addition to direct reports with their own projects. Experience with project planning, communicating with stakeholders, and monitoring and maintaining model performance

Prior experience managing a team of high performing individuals with diverse skill sets

Prior experience maintaining critical relationships with senior executives in Compliance, Tech, and Business functions

Personal experience trading cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and/or NFTs

Passion for cryptocurrencies and the broader crypto ecosystem in general

Prior experience supporting regulatory response efforts

Experience with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Elliptic, Chainalysis, TRM Labs etc.) their various tool suites, and conducting crypto investigations using these products

Knowledge of digital asset AML & fraud typologies such as peel chains, mixers/privacy wallets, pig butchering investment and romance scams, use of non-AML/KYC compliant services or dApps to obfuscate prior activity, and indirect exposure through VASP transactions and correspondent relationships

Capable of deep-diving raw data to understand database and table structure, data location and potential data gaps (raw vs. front-end systems) while clearly articulating findings

Able to navigate front-end systems and the databases where relevant crypto data is being stored communicating with technologists

Excellent listening, communication (verbal and written), influencing, and presentation skills

Passionate about crypto and its intersection with Financial Crimes

Intellectually curious and an early adopter of new technology

Very thorough with strong documentation skills

Able to communicate and explain crypto concepts to non-technical audience

Great demeanor, teammate, and effective contributor

Strong interpersonal skills