FS Banking Ops & Digital Assets Consultant - Sr Associate

Specialty/Competency: Operations
Industry/Sector: Banking and Capital Markets
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the Functional and Industry Technologies team you are expected to develop and deploy digital solutions of financial services products in the crypto and/or blockchain space. As a Senior Associate, you are to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You are responsible for understanding crypto trends of global organizations, utilizing pragmatic approaches to achieve sustainable financial functions, and understanding technical knowledge across custody, wallet management, and exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Understand trends in the crypto and blockchain space
• Mentor and guide junior team members
• Maintain exemplary standards in project deliverables
• Utilize pragmatic approaches for sustainable financial functions
• Understand technical knowledge across custody and wallet management
• Build and sustain client relationships
• Develop a profound understanding of digital assets
• Utilize firm methodologies and technology resources

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Master of Business Administration in Management, Engineering, Operations Management/Research, Finance, Accounting, Computer and Information Science preferred
• Experience in the crypto and/or blockchain space
• Developing and deploying digital solutions for financial services
• Understanding crypto trends of global organizations
• Utilizing pragmatic approaches for sustainable financial functions
• Technical knowledge across custody, wallet management, and exchanges
• Experience with cybersecurity and risk factors
• Understanding financial services operating models and risk management
• Experience involving technology-focused process improvements, transformations, and/or system implementations

Learn more about how we work:

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: