Senior Manager, Digital Asset Business - Risk Consulting

p> strong>Please note: this is an on-site role and can be based in The Cayman Islands, Bermuda, The Bahamas or the Crown Dependencies and relocation is required. /strong> /p> p> br> /p> p>At KPMG our goal is to be the Clear Choice for our Clients, our People and our Community. /p> p> br> /p> p>KPMG professionals are individuals who take deep, personal accountability for their work; have a passion for excellence; remain driven to achieve their full potential; and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional has a strong work ethic, thrives on challenges, and is dedicated to providing outstanding client services. /p> p> br> /p> p>Are you a talented professional with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service? Do you enjoy working with a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world? /p> p> br> /p> p> strong>The successful candidate will be expected to reside and work in one of the KPMG member firms listed below, each location a prominent global financial center offering an exceptional quality of life. Full relocation support and work permit sponsorship will be provided. /strong> /p> p> br> /p> p>KPMG Islands Group is a member firm of KPMG that operates across Bermuda, The Cayman Islands, The Bahamas, The Caricom region (including Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the Turks and Caicos), Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Malta. /p> p> br> /p> p>KPMG Island Group (“KIG”) is seeking a strong>Senior Manager, Digital Asset Business (“DAB”), Risk Consulting /strong> to join its growing team focused on risk, regulatory and technology, in a role that can be based in strong>The Cayman Islands, Bermuda, The Bahamas or the Crown Dependencies /strong>. Our goal is for the individual joining our team, as a Senior Manager, to be instrumental in how we work within the DAB sector across KPMG Islands Group to help our clients engage with innovative technologies such as blockchain, crypto, DeFi, NFT, Web3.0, tokenization and crypto AI agents, in order to: (i) support organizations build the infrastructure and capabilities required to engage with crypto assets; and (ii) achieve regulatory compliance in the digital asset sector regulatory environment. /p> p> br> /p> p>With some 100 to 140 DAB businesses licensed across the KPMG Islands Group jurisdictions, and growing, this brings significant opportunity for an individual to join our team in a leadership role focusing on this dynamic and growing sector. /p> p> br> /p> p> strong>Role and responsibilities include: /strong> /p> ul> li> strong>Practice development /strong> - leading the implementation of KIG s strategy for DAB services, including: (i) driving the definition and leadership of the DAB sector go-to-market strategy in collaboration with other service lines and leading the responses to digital assets opportunities; (ii) working with KIG colleagues and in collaboration with wider global KPMG DAB sector specialists to drive growth in DAB sector services; (iii) collaborating with KPMG s Global Blockchain Community to share leading practices and experiences; and (iii) collaborating with DAB sector specialists and wider Advisory, Tax, and Audit service line specialists, to provide holistic support to our clients. /li> li> strong>Client delivery /strong> – (i) advising clients on technology, operational, financial and regulatory aspects of digital assets programs including strategy, governance, risk and regulatory compliance frameworks, controls, processes, and operating models; (ii) managing cross-functional global engagement teams, both internally within KPMG, and external client teams, across all areas of the organization; (ii) communicating a solid understanding of trends and innovations in the digital assets and wider FS industry; (iv) creating and delivering high-quality client deliverables to senior client stakeholders; and (v) translating complex business challenges into solutions, covering in-depth functional expertise, technology (applications and platforms), operating model design, regulatory compliance and risk management. /li> li> strong>Business development - /strong>(i) developing thought leadership in the area of educating clients and demonstrating KPMG s expertise in the space; (ii) keeping up to date with the crypto space, as well as local and national business and regulatory issues in relation to the DAB sector within the KIG islands; (iii) developing internal relationships, building your KPMG brand, and championing the DAB sector; (iv) thinking beyond your own capability area and being proactive in collaborating with other service lines to offer our clients the best possible solution; (v) leading the pursuit of business development opportunities that exist within digital assets; and (vi) building long-term relationships with our clients and bringing them the best of KPMG. /li> li> strong>People Management /strong> – (i) being a leader and role model to the wider team by showcasing our values and principles, leading from the front and by example; (ii) working effectively and in collaboration with KIG colleagues to optimize resource usage; (iii) leading and coaching staff within the Risk Consulting practice to enable the growth of the junior management team within our practice; and (iv) contributing to people-related initiatives such as recruiting, training, and retaining staff. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p> strong>The successful candidate will have a proven track record in: /strong> /p> ul> li>Excellent technical knowledge on internal audit methodology and prudential regulatory compliance pertaining to governance and enterprise risk management; /li> li>Understanding regulatory requirements (eg in relation to financial crime) and applying this to client advisory and assurance services; /li> li>Working in a dynamic and agile way in multi-disciplinary teams to manage and lead large engagements in internal audit, SOX/ ICFR and risk consulting services; /li> li>Excellent technical knowledge on the (re)insurance, and wider financial service sectors; /li> li>A strong track record of working in a Big 4 public practice environment; additional experience in a leadership role (in internal audit ) in industry is also preferred; /li> li>Project management for transformation projects; and /li> li>Demonstrable leadership of client relationships and projects and leading strategic business development and service growth in a public practice/ consultancy firm environment. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p> strong>Candidates must have the following qualifications, skills and attributes: /strong> /p> ul> li>In-depth expertise in crypto, DeFi, and excitement about Web 3.0 and a strong understanding of the technology, operational and regulatory risks of the DAB sector, including relevant qualification(s) - for example Certified Cryptoasset AFC specialist certification, Certified Bitcoin professional – blockchain Council or Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator /li> li>Demonstrated consulting experience in executing client engagements in the digital assets sector; /li> li>Ability to lead multiple workstreams and engagements simultaneously; /li> li>A Bachelor s degree or above; a professional qualification in a relevant discipline would be beneficial (e.g. CPA, CA, CIA); /li> li>Excellent project management and organizational skills, experience in leading and working with Board and executive team members on complex client engagements; /li> li>A proven ability to lead business development activity, including strong experience in writing thought leadership articles and proposals and building and maintaining relationships with a range of clients. /li> li>Exceptional people skills with the ability to work well with staff of all levels; this includes the ability to lead business development and service delivery teams, coach and develop team members and to provide business and technical mentorship to members of the Advisory team. /li> li>Strong presentation skills to assimilate complex data and issues and convey these to executive management at clients and internally, in clear and impactful reports and presentations. /li> li>First class written and oral communication skills; this includes the ability to produce and review complex financial reports and proposals. /li> li>Be a strong team player, evidenced by a proven ability to work effectively with senior management, ideally on complex cross border engagements with multi-jurisdictional teams. /li> li>A willingness and capacity to work overtime at short notice is essential as this is a highly demanding environment with very tight report deadlines. /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p> strong>What we offer: /strong> /p> ul> li>A competitive remuneration package that is commensurate with qualifications and experience /li> li>Full relocation package and work permit sponsorship /li> li>A work-life balance with an emphasis on promoting health and wellbeing /li> li>Medical and pension schemes /li> li>Recognizable and reputable corporate social responsibility program /li> /ul> p> br> /p> p> br> /p> p>Change extends your horizons. 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