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E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley · 7 hours ago

Digital Assets & Blockchain Security, Executive Director

positionNew York, New York, United States of America
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is seeking a forward-thinking Executive Director to lead the cybersecurity strategy for their digital asset ecosystem. This role involves protecting digital wallets, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining trust in digital asset operations.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive security strategy for digital assets, including hot/cold wallet infrastructure, key management systems (KMS), and blockchain nodes
Establish and enforce security policies for crypto custody, token issuance, staking, and DeFi integrations
Oversee security audits of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps)
Implement controls to mitigate risks such as private key compromise, double-spending, front-running, and flash loan attacks
Monitor emerging threats in the crypto ecosystem, including exchange hacks, protocol exploits, and insider threats
Lead incident response for blockchain-related breaches, including forensic investigations and regulatory reporting
Ensure adherence to global crypto regulations (e.g., MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, SEC/FinCEN guidance)
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to support AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, and audit readiness
Design secure architectures for blockchain nodes, validator infrastructure, and cross-chain bridges
Partner with engineering teams to embed security into blockchain development lifecycles and DevSecOps pipelines
Build and lead a specialized digital asset security team
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on crypto risk, resilience, and innovation

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipBlockchain protocolsDigital asset custodySmart contract securityRegulatory complianceThreat intelligenceIncident responseTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

Define and execute a comprehensive security strategy for digital assets, including hot/cold wallet infrastructure, key management systems (KMS), and blockchain nodes
Establish and enforce security policies for crypto custody, token issuance, staking, and DeFi integrations
Oversee security audits of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps)
Implement controls to mitigate risks such as private key compromise, double-spending, front-running, and flash loan attacks
Monitor emerging threats in the crypto ecosystem, including exchange hacks, protocol exploits, and insider threats
Lead incident response for blockchain-related breaches, including forensic investigations and regulatory reporting
Ensure adherence to global crypto regulations (e.g., MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, SEC/FinCEN guidance)
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to support AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, and audit readiness
Design secure architectures for blockchain nodes, validator infrastructure, and cross-chain bridges
Partner with engineering teams to embed security into blockchain development lifecycles and DevSecOps pipelines
Build and lead a specialized digital asset security team
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on crypto risk, resilience, and innovation

Preferred

10+ years in cybersecurity leadership, with 3+ years in blockchain, crypto, or digital asset environments
Deep understanding of blockchain protocols (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana), cryptographic primitives, and smart contract security
Experience with digital asset custody solutions, MPC (multi-party computation), and HSMs
Familiarity with DeFi, NFTs, Layer 1/2 networks, and tokenomics
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks in the digital asset space

Benefits

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Company

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

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E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a pioneer in the online brokerage industry.
dateFounded in 1982
location
Arlington, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://us.etrade.com/home

H1B Sponsorship

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2020-02-20Acquired
1996-08-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Julia Miller
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