Hybrid Manager, Asset Management Risk – Crypto

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• Job title: Manager, Asset Management Risk – Crypto
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $80,000 - $153,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Merrimack, United States

About the role

• Manager of operational risk oversight for Fidelity's Digital Asset Management team. Leading evaluation and management of risks associated with crypto and blockchain products.

Responsibilities

• deliver operational risk oversight for Fidelity Digital Asset Management and its related businesses
• work across business, technology, product, legal, compliance, and operations to assess operational readiness for launching innovative crypto and blockchain products
• evaluate, communicate, and manage operational risks associated with digital-asset initiatives and emerging regulatory developments
• develop tools and analytics to monitor operational risks across Fidelity’s digital‑assets ecosystem
• shape end‑to‑end product operating models, identifying control gaps early, and partnering closely with product teams to embed strong risk and control practices throughout the product lifecycle
• support the development and launch of innovative new products involving crypto and blockchain technology in a risk-managed way
• perform proactive and targeted data analysis and risk assessments to identify risks for management
• protect Fidelity by demonstrating and furthering standards related to process/risk/control frameworks and risk assessments as they relate to crypto products

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, ideally building crypto/blockchain products and services
• Deep understanding of blockchain features and capabilities, including but not limited to:
• - Blockchain transactions and the ability to conduct blockchain analysis, with experience in trade execution, settlement, and reconciliation processes for crypto assets
• - Blockchain Architecture (L1s, L2s, cross-bridges, and oracles)
• - Crypto market structure (trade execution venues, derivatives market, regulatory frameworks, and liquidity providers)
• - Tokenization (on-chain asset creation, token standards, use cases, operational considerations)
• - Smart Contracts (vulnerabilities, permission structure, interpreting audit reports)
• - Staking (e.g., delegation models)
• - Crypto custody (hot/cold wallets, private key management, and working knowledge of multi-signature vs multi-party computation arrangements)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to partner and influence across the organization and collaborate in an interdisciplinary fashion
• Dexterity in cultivating close working relationships with business, technology, operations, legal, and compliance teams
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously to achieve results in a dynamic organization where priorities shift to meet evolving business needs
• Executive level presentation skills
• Natural intellectual curiosity, initiative, and love for learning new skills and capabilities, with a desire to stay abreast of the latest innovations across the industry
• Financial services experience, in combination with the skills mentioned above, is preferred
• Project management experience a plus
• Experience with data analysis techniques and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), a plus
• Experience with common data science tools & programming languages, a plus
• CFA and/or FRM certifications a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits

• comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
• market-leading retirement
• generous paid time off and parental leave
• charitable giving employee match program
• educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career