Senior Manager - Blockchain & Digital Assets Lead, Technology Risk (Financial Services Assurance)

Role summary

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EY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead blockchain and digital-assets technology-risk work within Financial Services Assurance in Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree in technology, information systems, finance, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in technology risk, IT audit, digital assets, blockchain, controls, governance, or financial-services assurance. Professional qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CPA, or equivalent are advantageous. The successful candidate will assess technology and operational risks, advise banking and financial-services clients, lead teams, manage senior stakeholders, develop proposals, and contribute to EY’s digital-assets methodology. Strong communication, commercial awareness, regulatory knowledge, project leadership, and the ability to translate complex technology issues into practical business advice are expected.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is one of the world’s largest professional-services organizations and a member of the Big Four. It provides assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, tax, and legal services to corporations, governments, and financial institutions. EY Singapore supports clients across banking, insurance, asset management, technology, manufacturing, and other industries. Its Financial Services Assurance practice focuses on audit, technology risk, governance, regulatory compliance, controls, and emerging areas such as blockchain and digital assets. The firm operates internationally, giving employees opportunities to work with multinational clients and cross-border teams. EY promotes professional development through formal training, certifications, coaching, and varied client engagements, although roles can involve demanding deadlines, travel, and periods of intensive work during major assignments.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city and a major Asian hub for finance, technology, consulting, fintech, cybersecurity, and digital assets. English is widely used in workplaces, while the multicultural population includes Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international communities. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, modern healthcare, and abundant shopping and entertainment. Housing is relatively expensive, especially in central areas, so many professionals live near MRT lines outside the downtown core. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and the COMPASS framework. Dependants may qualify for related passes subject to requirements. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, healthcare, transport, and school costs if relocating with family. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.