The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Audit Associate Director - Digital Assets and Blockchain
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Audit Associate Director - Digital Assets and Blockchain
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Audit Associate Director - Digital Assets and Blockchain
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Pay And Benefits
Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well‑being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact You Will Have In This Role The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking an experienced digital asset and blockchain technology professional at the Associate Director level to join our Internal Audit Department. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in evaluating risk and control environments for DTCC’s digital asset platforms and emerging services, validating the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational soundness. You will blend technical blockchain expertise, regulatory knowledge, and risk management savvy to independently assess these pioneering initiatives and advise audit leadership on risk mitigation. This is a high‑impact individual contributor role, talking to senior business customers and working collaboratively with audit teams across technology, risk, and operations domains.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Demonstrate specialized knowledge of public/private blockchain networks, smart contracts, tokenization, custody and wallet solutions, regulatory landscape, and emerging risks to advise audit planning and testing. Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to audit team members on these topics and help drive effective audit coverage in this domain.
Work closely with audit teams with the execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Complete risk‑focused fieldwork on time and within the allocated budget, advising the auditor in charge promptly of issues that arise or when budgets or timelines are at risk. Write and speak clearly and concisely and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the area being audited. Understand and perform root cause analysis for issues; possess and demonstrate a strong understanding of audit techniques.
Identify meaningful issues in which controls are not accurately designed or are not operating effectively. Assess the risk and control environment for processes within coverage areas. Validate the completion of agreed action plans under the guidance of a supervisor. Understand the financial services industry and risk and control environment for coverage areas and identify new risks. Work closely with auditees to verify timely progress and completion of agreed action plans.
Demonstrate a strong knowledge of our policies & procedures, particularly work paper documentation standards. Independently prepare work papers that fully comply with IAD policies and procedures. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Align risk and control processes into day‑to‑day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of related digital assets and blockchain technology proven experience required.
Audit and risk management experience is advantageous.
Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor (CCA), Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Capable of identifying, assessing and advising on risks for large‑scale integrated audits, including business processes, IT general controls, and application controls.
Talents Needed For Success Leadership Expectations
Visionary leaders are Change Drivers advancing the organization’s strategy by being Future Focused and Compelling Communicators.
Leaders build capability in themselves by being Committed to Personal Excellence and are Talent Developers for others by providing growth opportunities, feedback and coaching.
Our leaders are Inclusive Leaders who are Relationship Minded, embracing individual differences, inspiring others to thrive, and building networks for effective collaboration.
Leaders at DTCC are Results‑Oriented, delivering timely, high quality, client‑focused results, while mitigating risk. They are Business Savvy and understand DTCC’s position in the global marketplace, recognizing the emerging industry trends that can impact DTCC business strategies.
Inclusive Leadership: Values individuals and embraces diversity by integrating differences and promoting diversity and inclusion across teams and functions.
Strategic Thinking: Effectively translates the vision into specific business objectives, thinks of different ways to do things and through all angles to provide insights and develop strategies that guide future decisions.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Audit Associate Director - Digital Assets and Blockchain
role at
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Pay And Benefits
Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well‑being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact You Will Have In This Role The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking an experienced digital asset and blockchain technology professional at the Associate Director level to join our Internal Audit Department. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in evaluating risk and control environments for DTCC’s digital asset platforms and emerging services, validating the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational soundness. You will blend technical blockchain expertise, regulatory knowledge, and risk management savvy to independently assess these pioneering initiatives and advise audit leadership on risk mitigation. This is a high‑impact individual contributor role, talking to senior business customers and working collaboratively with audit teams across technology, risk, and operations domains.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Demonstrate specialized knowledge of public/private blockchain networks, smart contracts, tokenization, custody and wallet solutions, regulatory landscape, and emerging risks to advise audit planning and testing. Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to audit team members on these topics and help drive effective audit coverage in this domain.
Work closely with audit teams with the execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Complete risk‑focused fieldwork on time and within the allocated budget, advising the auditor in charge promptly of issues that arise or when budgets or timelines are at risk. Write and speak clearly and concisely and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the area being audited. Understand and perform root cause analysis for issues; possess and demonstrate a strong understanding of audit techniques.
Identify meaningful issues in which controls are not accurately designed or are not operating effectively. Assess the risk and control environment for processes within coverage areas. Validate the completion of agreed action plans under the guidance of a supervisor. Understand the financial services industry and risk and control environment for coverage areas and identify new risks. Work closely with auditees to verify timely progress and completion of agreed action plans.
Demonstrate a strong knowledge of our policies & procedures, particularly work paper documentation standards. Independently prepare work papers that fully comply with IAD policies and procedures. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Align risk and control processes into day‑to‑day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of related digital assets and blockchain technology proven experience required.
Audit and risk management experience is advantageous.
Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor (CCA), Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Capable of identifying, assessing and advising on risks for large‑scale integrated audits, including business processes, IT general controls, and application controls.
Talents Needed For Success Leadership Expectations
Visionary leaders are Change Drivers advancing the organization’s strategy by being Future Focused and Compelling Communicators.
Leaders build capability in themselves by being Committed to Personal Excellence and are Talent Developers for others by providing growth opportunities, feedback and coaching.
Our leaders are Inclusive Leaders who are Relationship Minded, embracing individual differences, inspiring others to thrive, and building networks for effective collaboration.
Leaders at DTCC are Results‑Oriented, delivering timely, high quality, client‑focused results, while mitigating risk. They are Business Savvy and understand DTCC’s position in the global marketplace, recognizing the emerging industry trends that can impact DTCC business strategies.
Inclusive Leadership: Values individuals and embraces diversity by integrating differences and promoting diversity and inclusion across teams and functions.
Strategic Thinking: Effectively translates the vision into specific business objectives, thinks of different ways to do things and through all angles to provide insights and develop strategies that guide future decisions.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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