Innovation Blockchain Manager

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Acting as an internal business consultant, the role of the Innovation Blockchain Manager is to define, manage, and analyze blockchain and digital asset growth opportunities to deliver against strategic growth priorities in the lines of business and effectively education firm team members and leaders on blockchain and digital asset concepts and strategies. Working with multiple stakeholders internally, across all lines of business the Innovation Blockchain Manager’s job is to identify business issues, opportunities, and associated information needs related to blockchain and digital assets – and to translate those needs into effective, objectives-driven solutions for our clients.

The Blockchain Manager researches, designs and develops blockchain technology for clients and teams including frameworks, distributed ledger protocols and consensus mechanisms. This individual will engage in the external promotion of blockchain, customer presentation and external demand engagements to develop applications that provide value.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Client Management

• Working with internal shareholders to define business objectives and developing strategies and solutions to address needs within time and budget parameters. Ongoing communication with clients regarding all aspects of the engagements.

Exploration, Development and Analysis

• Research, design and develop blockchain technology applications for RSM and our clients
• Interact with startups and other companies within the blockchain and digital asset landscaping order to gain insights and deliver those findings/experiences to a broader audience
• Stakeholder Needs Analysis Interviews
• Development of thought leadership and other vehicles for articulating findings
• Drives deployment and testing of new blockchain applications, evaluates performance and detects anomalies in solutions

Project Management

• Managing related project execution and development, on time/on budget
• Conducting kickoffs, either alone or in collaboration with broader team members

Partner and Vendor Management

• Securing vendor proposals consistent with specifications. Managing and overseeing vendor work throughout the research lifecycle – from questionnaire development and fieldwork through results analysis and presentation.

Institutionalizing Blockchain and Digital Asset Knowledge

• Responsible for the development and execution of an educational strategy to upskill critical executives, leaders and team members across the firm.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• At least 7 years of related work experience
• CPA designation

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Able to define client information needs
• Can identify and translate client needs into business objectives, with minimal supervision.
• Can recommend, with supervision, alternative blockchain and digital asset solutions and data resources, including critical steps and implications associated with alternatives.
• Writes effective proposals with minimal supervision.
• Can develop and relate conclusions drawn from the data to client objectives, with some supervision, and identify business implications.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects.
• Ability to quickly review, assess, and gain understanding of emerging technologies.
• Deep knowledge of digital assets and cryptocurrencies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office business tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and SPSS or equivalent
• Has conducted multiple client consultations, identifying core business issues and presenting alternative blockchain and digital asset solutions (preferred)
• Advocates best approach, identifying and discussing the benefits, drawbacks & implications of alternatives (preferred)
• Independently integrates and interprets collected data and presents analysis and recommendations to multiple clients (preferred)
• Monitors effectiveness of previous recommendations; notes lessons learned (preferred)
• Understanding of technology and tools such as blockchain, data analytics, machine learning, A.I., and RPA (preferred)
• Work experience in blockchain and digital technologies in the area of financial services (preferred)
• Work in product development or emerging technology firm (preferred)
• Familiarity with professional services and/or financial services industries a plus (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of seven years of experience in emerging technology consulting
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and project-management skills.
• Extensive experience and expertise in quantitative and qualitative marketing research methods, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to work with executive level audiences to identify, define and translate business issues into effective solutions and methods; to develop objectives-driven analyses; and to deliver meaningful, action oriented insights to an organization
• Strong consulting and communications skills (i.e., written, interpersonal, presentation, and storytelling skills)
• Strong business acumen and ability to consolidate and relate research findings (sometimes from disparate sources) to business issues and strategies.
• Work experience in blockchain and digital technologies in the area of financial services (preferred)
• Work in product development or emerging technology firm (preferred)
• Familiarity with professional services and/or financial services industries (preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to influence without authority
• Must be a proactive, self-starter; collaborative, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and be highly organized
• Able to work independently, autonomously, and self-directed
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Able to direct a small working team of researchers

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.