Job Description

Job Family

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is executing an ambitious growth strategy for its Digital Assets capability. We are seeking anAssociate Director to lead technology advisory and deliveryfor Digital Asset initiatives at banks andfintechsAs an Associate Director, you will ownsolution architecture, platformselection, andend-to-endexecution across DLT-based platforms, working directly with senior client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities will include:

• Engagement Leadership: Oversee delivery of client engagements andadviseon buildingblockchainproductand infrastructure

• Go-to-Market Strategy:Collaborate with leadership ondevelopment and execution of strategic growth and new client acquisition by building andmaintainingpartner relationships with digital asset and traditional financial institutions

• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Partner with Guidehouse specialty and non-specialty practices to cross-sell relevant services and solutions

• Talent Development: Mentor and develop team members, while recruiting new talent to support this strategic growth initiative

• Thought Leadership: Collaborate across practices to develop intellectual property and contribute to industry-leading insights

• Executive Engagement: Manage senior-level relationships and align Digital Assets solutions to client needs, driving revenue and profitability

What You Will Need

• Bachelor'sdegree

• 7-10+ years of experience in FinTech,BankingTreasury, Capital Markets,or related financialand/or productroles

• Experience delivering blockchain or DLT platformswithin regulated financial institutions (banks, custodians, broker‑dealers, market infrastructure providers)

• Proven experience leading buy‑vs‑build decisions and vendor evaluationsand the ability to assess technical architecture, control models, roadmaps, and total cost of ownership

• Deep knowledge of institutional wallet & custodymodels, including MPC‑based and/or HSM‑based architectures

• Experience integrating fiat on/off ramps, payment rails, exchanges, custodians, and liquidity providers

• Experience with tokenization enginessupporting issuance, transfer, and lifecycle management of tokenized assets

• Smart contracts(design, deployment, governance)

• Integration with core banking systems, ledgers, or treasury platforms

• Experience connecting to public and/or permissioned blockchain networkswith understanding of node strategy, validator participation, and operational support models

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Master’s degree

• Background in technology consulting, financial services engineering, or platform architecture

• Experience working with banks, capital markets firms,fintechs, or digital asset platforms

• Paymentsorchestration(on-chain/off-chain flows)

• Treasury and payments operations

The annual salary range for this position is $162,000.00-$270,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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