We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy and design for digital asset and stablecoin capabilities within a regulated U.S. banking environment.

This role is responsible for defining target‑state architectures, reference patterns, and guardrails for stablecoin and digital asset platforms, including integration with core banking, payments, custody, compliance, and risk systems. The scope may include stablecoin issuance, third‑party stablecoin integration, and/or consumption of stablecoin rails for payments and settlement, depending on business strategy.

The ideal candidate brings deep enterprise architecture experience, hands‑on understanding of blockchain and stablecoin technology stacks, and demonstrated ability to navigate regulatory, risk, and operational scrutiny typical of large financial institutions.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

Define and maintain target‑state and transitional architectures for digital asset and stablecoin capabilities across the enterprise.
Establish reference architectures, standards, and architectural guardrails for blockchain and stablecoin usage.
Review and govern solution designs involving digital assets through architecture review boards and SDLC processes.
Drive architectural clarity across lines of business, preventing fragmented or ad‑hoc crypto implementations.

Stablecoin & Digital Asset Architecture

Design end‑to‑end architectures for stablecoin platforms, including:
On‑chain smart contracts and token models
Off‑chain orchestration, ledgering, and reconciliation
Wallet and custody integration
Mint, burn, redemption, and settlement flows
Define integration patterns between blockchain platforms and:
Core banking and general ledger systems
Payments rails (ACH, Fedwire, RTP, internal book transfer)
Liquidity management and treasury systems
Guide architectural decisions across public, permissioned, and hybrid blockchain models.

Crypto / Stablecoin Technology Stack

Provide architectural leadership across the full digital asset stack, including:
Blockchain networks (e.g., EVM‑based public or permissioned networks, Layer‑2s)
Token standards and permissioning models (e.g., ERC‑20, permissioned tokens)
Smart contract controls (upgradeability, pause/blacklist, role‑based access)
Middleware for transaction monitoring, indexing, and off‑chain synchronization
API and event‑driven integration patterns
Cloud‑native platforms (Azure/AWS), containerization, and secure key management

Security, Risk, and Compliance

Embed bank‑grade security controls into all digital asset architectures, including:
Private key lifecycle management and HSM integration
Segregation of duties, dual control, and transaction signing policies
Wallet tiering strategies (hot/warm/cold)
Resilience, failover, and incident response for on‑chain and off‑chain components
Ensure architectures align with U.S. banking regulatory expectations, including:
BSA/AML and OFAC sanctions enforcement
Travel Rule compliance
NYDFS cybersecurity requirements
Operational resilience, auditability, and examiner transparency
Partner closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Audit teams to support approvals and examinations.

Strategic Advisory & Collaboration

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders on digital asset strategy.
Evaluate vendors, custodians, analytics providers, and blockchain platforms through an enterprise and risk lens.
Assess emerging technologies (e.g., tokenized deposits, permissioned DeFi constructs, CBDC pilots) and provide clear recommendations on applicability and risk.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Bachelor’s/master’s in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of enterprise architecture experience in large, complex environments.
Demonstrated experience designing or governing digital asset, blockchain, or stablecoin platforms in financial services, fintech, or regulated environments.
Strong understanding of stablecoin models, including reserve‑backed issuance, redemption mechanics, and settlement flows.
Hands‑on architectural experience with:
Blockchain platforms and smart contracts
API‑driven and event‑driven integration
Cloud‑native architectures (Azure)
Security architecture for high‑risk financial systems
Experience engaging with risk, compliance, audit, and regulators on novel technology architectures.
Strong executive‑level communication skills with the ability to explain complex architectures clearly and credibly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working directly with:
Stablecoin issuers, custodians, or digital asset infrastructure providers
Payment modernization or real‑time settlement platforms
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
Cloud or security certifications (Azure Architect, security‑focused credentials).
Prior experience influencing enterprise‑wide technology standards or governance.

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