Financial Services - Capital Markets - Digital Assets - Senior Consultant

Locations: New York City, Charlotte. Overview The Capital Markets team helps clients solve their most challenging strategic problems, from modernizing infrastructure and managing regulatory change to defining digital client strategies and enhancing client service experiences. Our teams work across front, middle, and back offices to drive performance improvement for sell‑side, buy‑side, and market infrastructure participants. Your Key Responsibilities You’ll be responsible for assisting on client engagements, working with high‑performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients’ capital markets businesses. You will interface with clients at all levels to solve their most challenging questions and support the Capital Markets practice in developing new offerings and thought leadership to take to market. Skills and Attributes for Success You will spend most of your time assisting on all phases of client delivery in an exciting variety of projects. You should have a keen interest and understanding of capital markets across the trade and client life cycle, the tools used across the front, middle and back offices, and a keen interest in innovation, digital strategy and driving efficiency for our clients. You should be a critical thinker with strong analytical and communication skills. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business with 3+ years of relevant experience working at a financial services company or comparable experience as an advisor; or a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with 2+ years of relevant experience working at a financial services company or comparable experience as an advisor. A minimum of 2 recent years of experience in capital markets. Proven experience in managing small, midsize and large businesses, functions or projects in the capital markets sector. Knowledge of a range of financial products, including derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities. Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker‑dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management. Worked in a strategy‑focused role across the front, middle or back office where you drove change and transformation with real business impact. The ability to travel; you will likely spend significant time on‑site with clients, including international travel. Expertise in Digital Assets: Demonstrated knowledge of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenization and blockchain technology, and their implications for capital markets. Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including AML/KYC requirements, and ability to ensure compliance within capital markets operations. Market Analysis: Ability to analyze market trends and developments in digital assets, providing insights to inform investment strategies and risk management. Technology Integration: Experience in integrating digital asset solutions with existing capital markets infrastructure, including trading platforms and settlement systems. Client Advisory: Provide expert advice to clients on digital asset investment opportunities, risk assessment and portfolio diversification strategies. Collaboration with Tech Teams: Work closely with technology teams to develop and implement innovative digital asset products and services that meet client needs. Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with digital asset investments, including market volatility and cybersecurity threats. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on emerging trends and technologies in the digital asset space to enhance service offerings and maintain competitive advantage. Ideally You’ll Also Have Experience in managing mid‑level relationships with clients and interaction with clients up to the C‑suite level. An understanding of the needs of clients and experience developing new service offerings to meet those needs. Experience in providing advice on defining and designing business strategy, operations and other functional strategies, process framework guidelines and target operating models; improving business processes; and supporting business integration. Expertise in policies, procedures, governance, design and operations in relevant areas, such as trade life cycle, front‑office structure, broker‑dealer operations, clearance and settlement, client onboarding, treasury operations, collateral management and regulatory regimes. What We Look For We are looking for passionate leaders with strong visions who bring subject‑matter expertise to improve Capital Markets processes. If you have a genuine desire to help businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you. Benefits We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $96,300 to $176,500. The base salary range for the New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,500 to $200,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at View email address on click.appcast.io. Application Process EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. #J-18808-Ljbffr