Senior Manager - Digital Assets Custody (ITMAM)
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About the Role
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is seeking a Senior Manager for Digital Assets Custody to oversee the custody and settlement framework for digital asset products. The role involves managing operational procedures, private key lifecycle, and stakeholder relationships.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the end to end operational and technology enabled custody and settlement framework for digital asset products
- Establish, maintain and enhance detailed operational procedures, custody models and control standards
- Manage accountability for the private key lifecycle management framework
- Lead operational readiness for new digital asset launches and platform integrations
- Establish and operate comprehensive monitoring and reporting frameworks for digital asset custody operations
- Manage operational risk for digital asset custody and settlement activities
- Manage and coordinate relationships with internal stakeholders across Treasury, Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Product teams
- Govern third party custody and technology service providers
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in Financial Operations, with at least 4 years in Digital Assets related roles
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Technology or a related discipline
- Certifications in Emerging Technologies/Digital Assets
- Knowledge of Digital Asset Custody and Settlement Processes
- Knowledge of Operational Risk and Control Frameworks
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
- Knowledge of Private Key and Wallet Operations Concepts
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About the Business Area
- GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB's continued journey of success. We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the end to end operational and technology enabled custody and settlement framework for digital asset products including cryptocurrencies, tokenised securities, stablecoins and other blockchain based instruments.
- Establish, maintain and enhance detailed operational procedures, custody models and control standards covering wallet provisioning, transaction processing, reconciliation and asset segregation.
- Manage accountability for the private key lifecycle management framework, including secure key generation, storage, access, rotation, backup and recovery mechanisms using HSM and MPC architectures.
- Lead operational readiness for new digital asset launches and platform integrations, provide operational oversight for token issuance, redemption and lifecycle events.
- Establish and operate comprehensive monitoring and reporting frameworks for digital asset custody operations, covering transaction flows, blockchain confirmations, reconciliations, settlement finality, exception handling and service performance.
- Analyse operational data and trends to identify control gaps, operational risks and improvement opportunities.
- Manage operational risk for digital asset custody and settlement activities by implementing and maintaining effective control frameworks.
- Proactively assess and address risks arising from new products, technologies, counterparties and regulatory developments.
- Support internal and external audits, risk assessments and regulatory reviews.
- Manage and coordinate relationships with internal stakeholders across Treasury, Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Product teams.
- Act as the senior operational representative for digital asset custody matters in engagements with auditors, regulators and external service providers.
- Govern third party custody and technology service providers by overseeing onboarding, ongoing due diligence, service performance monitoring and issue resolution.
Ideal Candidate Experience
- At least 7 years of experience in Financial Operations, with at least 4 years in Digital Assets related roles.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Technology or a related discipline.
- Certifications in Emerging Technologies/Digital Assets.
- Digital Asset Custody and Settlement Processes.
- Operational Risk and Control Frameworks.
- Regulatory and Compliance Requirements.
- Private Key and Wallet Operations Concepts.
- Process Documentation and Control Design.
- Stakeholder Management and Communication Skills.
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
- Reporting and Management Information.
- Strategic Thinking and Operational Leadership.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: market leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance.
- Flexible and Remote Working Options: subject to eligibility and job requirements.
- Learning and Development Opportunities: structured instructor led courses, e Learning catalog, on the job training and professional development programs.
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