• 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.

• 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: 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.

• 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.
• Expected Deliverables
• Enterprise and solution architecture blueprints for digital asset and stablecoin platforms.
• Reference architectures and approved design patterns for blockchain usage.
• Integration roadmaps aligning legacy banking platforms with digital asset capabilities.
• Architecture risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Regulator- and audit-ready documentation supporting design decisions.
• Architectural guidance supporting proofs-of-concept and controlled production deployments.  

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.