7 Digital Assets jobs in London
Security Engineer (Digital Assets)
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Operations Engineer to join our security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events within our infrastructure to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems across the firm. As part of the Security Operations team, the analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, investigate, and mitigate cybersecurity threats, ensuring a robust and secure environment.
- Incident Detection & Response: Analyze security events to determine if they represent legitimate threats, and initiate an appropriate incident response to contain and mitigate any detected issues.
- Threat Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of potential and active security threats, including malware, phishing, and network intrusions, and recommend appropriate remediation steps.
- Detection Engineering : Design, build, and continuously improve rules and analytics that identify malicious or anomalous activity across systems and networks.
- Automation: Design, build, and maintain automations that enhance Security Operations workflows and response. Hands-on experience integrating Generative AI tools and technologies into existing workflows, including practical application of LLMs, prompt engineering, AI-assisted content creation, or automation solutions that improved operational efficiency, productivity, or decision-making processes.
- Security Tool Management : Maintain tools instrumental to Security Operations (SIEM, EDR, DLP, etc.).
- Vulnerability Management: Assist with vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation efforts to ensure the timely patching of identified vulnerabilities.
- Security Enhancements: Collaborate with IT and other business units to implement security improvements, including automation, configuration changes, and policy enforcement.
- Documentation & Reporting: Create detailed incident reports, document findings, and provide recommendations to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
- Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and recommend proactive measures to defend against evolving threats.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure that security operations align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies, assisting with audits and compliance activities as necessary.
Senior Compliance Manager Payments & Digital Assets
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Senior Compliance Manager – Payments & Digital Assets
Location: London (Hybrid, 2+ days in office)
An opportunity to step into a senior, client-facing role with a compliance consultancy recognised for its work in payments and digital assets.
What’s in it for you:
- Exposure to fintechs, payment firms and crypto businesses tackling some of the most interesting compliance challenges in the market.
- The chance to shape projects around FCA applications, assurance, and emerging regulations like CARF, MiCA and the Travel Rule.
- Career growth in a multi-award-winning consultancy, with the scope to lead projects and mentor a team. Reporting to the Managing Partner.
- A strong package including very competitive salary, 25–30 days holiday, PMI, pension, gym contribution, bonus, plus hybrid working (London, 2+ days).
We’re looking for someone with a blend of payments and crypto regulatory experience who wants to make an impact in this evolving sector. NB prior consulting experience is preferred but not essential.
If you are interested please apply here.
Manager, Account Management, Digital Assets-1

Posted 6 days ago
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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Manager, Account Management, Digital Assets-1
The Global Partnerships team is looking for a Manager, Account Management to drive our digital assets and blockchain customer strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, digital assets and blockchain technological developments, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.
Role In this client-facing position, you will
- Manage all global account management tasks in line with Mastercard best practices and ensure that we successfully deliver on our strategy, achieve our commercial targets and remain a critical partner to leading crypto and blockchain native companies around the world
- Drive relevant product innovation based on the feedback we receive from our customers
- Further embed Mastercard in the global crypto and blockchain industry by establishing relationships with exchanges, wallets, layer 1, onramps and similar relevant entities
- Deliver on Mastercard acquiring and issuing revenue targets and product targets, driven by the digital assets and blockchain segment
- Partner with key global, regional and market-based stakeholders (Core, Services, Finance, Franchise, LFI, Marketing, Coms as well as regional and market-based teams) to drive business and ensure that Mastercard proactively shapes the future of the digital economy
- Review and expand our target segments, based on new opportunities and new products Mastercard has launched
All About You The ideal candidate for this position should:
- Has experience in business development and account management
- The ideal candidate has relevant experience in the blockchain and crypto eco system and brings a relevant network of contacts
- Feels comfortable working within a fast paced, ambiguous and highly innovative environment - Look for complementary products or services that can also help the customer
- Strong presentation and communication with
- Strong work ethic with high sense of urgency and ownership
- Ability to travel internationally as needed
-Bachelor's or MBA (especially with a focus on strategy, finance, entrepreneurship, or technology management)
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Senior Compliance Manager Payments & Digital Assets
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Senior Compliance Manager – Payments & Digital Assets
Location: London (Hybrid, 2+ days in office)
An opportunity to step into a senior, client-facing role with a compliance consultancy recognised for its work in payments and digital assets.
What’s in it for you:
- Exposure to fintechs, payment firms and crypto businesses tackling some of the most interesting compliance challenges in the market.
- The chance to shape projects around FCA applications, assurance, and emerging regulations like CARF, MiCA and the Travel Rule.
- Career growth in a multi-award-winning consultancy, with the scope to lead projects and mentor a team. Reporting to the Managing Partner.
- A strong package including very competitive salary, 25–30 days holiday, PMI, pension, gym contribution, bonus, plus hybrid working (London, 2+ days).
We’re looking for someone with a blend of payments and crypto regulatory experience who wants to make an impact in this evolving sector. NB prior consulting experience is preferred but not essential.
If you are interested please apply here.
Fintech, Crypto or Digital Assets Lawyer - 3-6PQE - Cayman Islands
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We are working on an excellent opportunity with a leading Offshore firm in Cayman, who are looking for an associate to join their Crypto/Fintech team.
Our client, a very highly regarded outfit in the Caribbean, has a strong International presence and an excellent client portfolio. This role would suit someone who is looking to progress further in their career and be involved in a broad range of high value, International work.
The firm offers competitive salaries, alongside relocation packages covering your flights, first 4 weeks of accommodation and a lump sum.
The ideal candidate will have:
3-5PQE
Experience in Fintech, Digital Assets or Crypto
Excellent academics
Admitted in the UK
Experience from a leading law firm
Strong desire to live in the Cayman Islands
Hydrogen group has some of the best opportunities globally, due to over 50% of our roles being exclusive or retained. Our offshore team has been recruiting globally since 2011 and is spread out over offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney. We dedicate ourselves on building long-term relationships with the candidates we work with, so even if you are not considering a move now, please get in touch and we can discuss any long-term plans.
At Hydrogen Group we have dedicated teams working on In-house and Private Practice opportunities in the UK alongside our International teams. We have 300 consultants across the globe working in various sectors and have placed candidates in 67 countries.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond on an individual basis, if you haven’t received a response within 2 weeks it is likely you have not been successful on this occasion.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Rebekah Kent on
Risk Head Investor Services Digital Assets (MD)

Posted 3 days ago
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**Key Responsibilities**
**Strategic Leadership & Framework Development**
+ Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the digital assets risk management program, balancing innovation with commercial viability within the risk framework.
+ Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance the Digital Assets Risk Management Framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with current regulatory expectations.
+ Serve as the primary First Line of Defense contact and risk oversight lead for all digital asset initiatives within Investor Services.
+ Evaluate and challenge digital asset use cases, models, and emerging technologies from a risk and compliance perspective.
**Regulatory Compliance & Oversight**
+ Act as the primary subject matter expert on regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), OFAC, FinCEN guidelines, and other relevant financial regulations pertaining to digital assets.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain a robust and effective risk and compliance program tailored to the unique risks of digital assets.
+ Oversee transaction monitoring systems and processes to detect and report suspicious activities (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
+ Ensure the robust implementation and ongoing effectiveness of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
+ Stay abreast of emerging regulatory trends, enforcement actions, and industry best practices in the crypto compliance space.
+ Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external assessments related to compliance, coordinating responses and remediation efforts.
**Risk Assessment & Management**
+ Conduct regular risk assessments specific to digital asset activities, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
+ Design and implement market risk management strategies and policies to identify, measure, and manage market-related risks, including the unique volatility, liquidity, regulatory, and smart contract risks of digital/on-chain assets.
+ Integrate digital risks into broader Services risk management frameworks, understanding inter-relationships with second line of defense risk functions.
+ Ensure appropriate digital controls, including patches for vulnerabilities in critical assets, and align with IT compliance frameworks such as NIST, COSO, COBIT, and ISO 27001.
+ Identify risk levels and associated controls using quantitative and qualitative techniques.
**Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication**
+ Partner with key stakeholders (Product, Operations, Technology, Data, Legal, Compliance, Audit,) to align digital asset risk management with enterprise objectives.
+ Report on digital asset risk posture to senior leadership across the business and firm.
+ Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management and various departments on compliance matters.
+ Foster a strong risk culture, promoting accountability and effective risk management at all levels.
**Team Leadership**
+ Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing risk and compliance team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
+ Oversee all people management functions for the team.
**Qualifications**
**Experience**
+ Minimum of 10-15+ years of progressive experience in risk management, audit, model governance, or AI/Digital Asset development within a large financial institution, regulatory body, or related field.
+ Demonstrable experience (3-5+ years) in the digital asset and blockchain industry, with a deep understanding of tokens, staking, digital funds, crypto custody, DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
+ Proven expertise in designing and managing BSA/AML programs within regulated financial institutions.
+ Experience working with regulators (e.g., NYDFS, OCC, SEC, MAS) including new product non-objection submissions and responding to regulatory inquiries.
+ Track record of influencing change and delivering results in a dynamic, multinational organization.
+ Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and internal monitoring controls.
**Skills & Knowledge**
+ Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, regulatory expectations and enterprise risk principles.
+ Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
+ Familiarity with IT compliance frameworks such as NIST, COSO, COBIT, and ISO 27001.
+ Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory concepts to diverse audiences, including executives and shareholders.
+ Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
+ Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.
+ Proficiency in data analysis techniques and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.
+ SQL and Python programming experience are a plus.
+ Strong project management skills.
Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.
The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.
Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorized as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.
Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:
+ Honesty, integrity and reputation
+ Financial soundness
+ Competence and capability
In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks.
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**Job Family Group:**
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**Job Family:**
Risk Functional Management
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Escalation Management, Governance, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Quantitative Developer – Core Data | Prime Brokerage – Digital Assets
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Quantitative Developer – Core Data | Prime Brokerage – Digital Assets
Location: London OR New York
Company Overview:
A global prime brokerage platform, purpose-built to support both traditional and digital asset markets. Serving institutional clients, the firm provides integrated credit intermediation, trade execution, and clearing services - enabling counterparties to access global liquidity with minimal friction and no counterparty risk.
Role Overview:
As a QD within Core Data, you'd be responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that underpins key services such as Entity Master, Pricing Service, and Position Service. Your work will ensure these systems are reliable, performant, and scalable - freeing up the wider Quant/DS team to focus on strategic platform development.
You'll lead efforts to improve data accuracy, integrate new reference sources, and develop robust pipelines for ingestion and processing. This is a hands-on role at the core of a high-performance trading infrastructure.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in quantitative software development at a top-tier firm
- Strong Python skills, with experience writing production-grade, maintainable code
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
- Familiarity with large-scale systems; streaming technology experience is a plus
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package and hybrid working model.
*This opportunity is open in both London AND New York
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