EY (Ernst & Young) is a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. As one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, it operates a vast network of member firms across more than 150 countries, employing nearly 400,000 professionals worldwide to help clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges.

In Spain, EY maintains a significant footprint with a major headquarters in Madrid and a strong presence in Barcelona and other regional hubs. The firm is a major recruiter of international talent, offering diverse opportunities in digital transformation, financial services, and sustainability, often within multicultural teams where English is a primary working language.

EY was formed in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. Its roots date back to the 19th century with founders Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst, who established their respective firms in the US and UK.

For international professionals

EY Spain frequently hires international profiles for its Global Delivery Services and specialized consulting arms.
The company provides a structured career development framework and extensive internal training programs.
Many roles in technology and consulting hubs allow for hybrid work arrangements.
The firm has a dedicated International Mobility program to facilitate internal transfers and relocations.
Offices are located in major Spanish business hubs, offering flexibility in geographic placement.

Blockchain Functional Consultant

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At EY, we shape the future with confidence.
Here you will find more than a job: an opportunity to grow, learn, and leave a mark.

Join our 7,000 professionals in Spain across 15 offices and a global network of 400,000 people working every day to transform businesses and societies.

#ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence | #EYCareers | #BuildingABetterWorkingWorld

The opportunity

At EY, we are a leading global firm in audit, consulting, strategy and transactions, and legal and tax services.
We are driven by innovation, technology, and the purpose of generating a lasting positive impact.

We are looking for a Blockchain Functional Consultant - Digital Assets with at least 4 years of experience in consulting or the financial sector.

Within the Emerging Technologies area for the financial and insurance sector, the person will participate in strategic programs linked to the adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology in financial entities. They will be responsible for the functional definition and evolution of digital asset solutions (custody, tokenization, payments, stablecoins), acting as a bridge between business and technology to design end-to-end solutions that integrate on-chain and off-chain processes. The role requires aligning blockchain capabilities with the operating and regulatory models of the financial sector, ensuring functional viability, regulatory compliance, and business adoption. They will act as a functional reference and SME (Subject Matter Expert), leading the definition of use cases, requirements, and operating models, guaranteeing consistency, efficiency, and scalability in the implementation of solutions.

Your main functions

• Functional definition of digital asset and blockchain solutions (use cases, journeys, processes).

• Design of operating models for:

- custody (self / third-party / hybrid)

- asset tokenization

- payments and settlement (incl. stablecoins)

• Translation of business requirements into functional specifications and collaboration with technical teams.

• Definition of end-to-end processes integrating on-chain and off-chain flows.

• Regulatory impact analysis (MiCA, AML/KYC, travel rule, crypto-asset custody).

• Identification and prioritization of use cases (value vs. feasibility).

• Definition of service models and value propositions for clients (retail, institutional).

• Support in the definition of functional architecture and selection of solutions/vendors.

• Coordination with stakeholders:

- business

- IT

- compliance

- risk

• Participation in digital transformation and digital asset adoption programs.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or similar.

- Master's in Finance, Digital Transformation, or Blockchain is valued.

- Spanish: Native / Bilingual

- English: C1 (CEFR) - professional use in international environments

- Certifications in blockchain/digital assets (e.g., CFA Digital Assets, ConsenSys, Hyperledger) are a plus

- Functional knowledge of digital assets: cryptocurrencies, tokenization, stablecoins, CBDCs.

- Understanding of blockchain and DLT ecosystems (public and permissioned).

- Knowledge of applicable financial regulation (MiCA, AML/KYC, Travel Rule).

- Ability for functional definition and end-to-end process design (on-chain / off-chain).

- Experience in translating business requirements into functional specifications.

- Stakeholder management skills (business, IT, compliance, risk). - Analytical thinking and orientation toward use cases and value generation.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills (committee level).

Experience in:

Digital asset / blockchain initiatives

- banking digital transformation

- functional definition or business analysis

- Experience in banking (retail, corporate, payments, or capital markets).

Valued experience in:

- digital asset custody

- asset tokenization

- digital payments / stablecoins

- Knowledge of process modeling tools (BPMN, Visio, etc.).

- Familiarity with APIs, integration, and digital architectures (conceptual level).

- Understanding of blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Hyperledger, etc.) at a functional level.

Proficiency in documentation and management tools:

- PowerPoint (executive presentations)

- Excel (analysis)

- JIRA / Confluence (functional management)

- Knowledge of digital transformation and banking frameworks (Open Banking, Platform Banking)

What do we offer you?

Well-being and personal benefits

Wellbeing HUB: includes policies and actions for physical (Wellhub) and mental health.
Life and Accident Insurance.
Bankinter Office with special conditions.
EY Flex Flexible Compensation Plan (transport, training, restaurant card, childcare...).

Flexibility and work-life balance

Hybrid work and flexibility depending on the project.

Professional development

Continuous training through EY University, with an individualized training itinerary.
Career plan to boost annual growth within the firm.
Personalized guidance: you will have the support of a Buddy and a Counselor throughout your journey.

Culture and work environment

Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Opportunity to collaborate with global and multidisciplinary teams.
Expansion of your professional network in a diverse and enriching context.

Social commitment

Social impact actions through the EY Foundation.

#LI-HYBRID

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En EY, damos forma al futuro con confianza.
Aquí encontrarás más que un trabajo: una oportunidad para crecer, aprender y dejar huella.

Únete a nuestros 7.000 profesionales en España y 15 oficinas y a una red global de 400.000 personas que trabajan cada día para transformar negocios y sociedades.

#ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence | #EYCareers | #BuildingABetterWorkingWorld

La oportunidad

En EY, somos una firma global líder en auditoría, consultoría, estrategia y transacciones y servicios legales y fiscales.
Nos impulsa la innovación, la tecnología y el propósito de generar un impacto positivo duradero.

Estamos buscando un Consultor/a Funcional Blockchain - Activos Digitales con al menos 4 años de experiencia en en consultoría o sector financiero.

Dentro del área de Emerging Technologies en el sector financiero y seguros, la persona participará en programas estratégicos vinculados a la adopción de activos digitales y tecnología blockchain en entidades financieras. Será responsable de la definición funcional y evolución de soluciones de activos digitales (custodia, tokenización, pagos, stablecoins), actuando como puente entre negocio y tecnología para diseñar soluciones end-to-end que integren procesos on-chain y off-chain. El rol requiere alinear las capacidades de blockchain con los modelos operativos y regulatorios del sector financiero, asegurando viabilidad funcional, cumplimiento normativo y adopción de negocio. Actuará como referente funcional y SME (Subject Matter Expert), liderando la definición de casos de uso, requerimientos y modelos operativos, garantizando consistencia, eficiencia y escalabilidad en la implantación de soluciones.

Tus principales funciones

• Definición funcional de soluciones de activos digitales y blockchain (casos de uso, journeys, procesos).

• Diseño de modelos operativos para:

- custodia (self / third-party / hybrid)

- tokenización de activos

- pagos y liquidación (incl. stablecoins)

• Traducción de requerimientos de negocio a especificaciones funcionales y colaboración con equipos técnicos.

• Definición de procesos end-to-end integrando flujos on-chain y off-chain.

• Análisis de impacto regulatorio (MiCA, AML/KYC, travel rule, custodia de criptoactivos).

• Identificación y priorización de casos de uso (valor vs viabilidad).

• Definición de modelos de servicio y propuesta de valor para clientes (retail, institucional).

• Soporte en la definición de arquitectura funcional y selección de soluciones/vendor.

• Coordinación con stakeholders:

- negocio

- IT

- compliance

- riesgo

• Participación en programas de transformación digital y adopción de activos digitales.

Requisitos:

- Licenciatura/Grado en Ingeniería, Administración de Empresas, Economía o similar.

- Valorable Máster en Finanzas, Transformación Digital o Blockchain.

- Español: Nativo / Bilingüe

- Inglés: C1 (MCER) - uso profesional en entornos internacionales

- Certificaciones en blockchain/activos digitales (e.g., CFA Digital Assets, ConsenSys, Hyperledger) son un plus

- Conocimiento funcional de activos digitales: criptomonedas, tokenización, stablecoins, CBDCs.

- Entendimiento de ecosistemas blockchain y DLT (públicos y permissioned).

- Conocimiento de regulación financiera aplicable (MiCA, AML/KYC, Travel Rule).

- Capacidad de definición funcional y diseño de procesos end-to-end (on-chain / off chain).

- Experiencia en traducción de requerimientos de negocio a especificaciones funcionales.

- Habilidades de stakeholder management (negocio, IT, compliance, riesgo). - Pensamiento analítico y orientación a casos de uso y generación de valor.

- Excelentes capacidades de comunicación y presentación (nivel comité).

Experiencia en:

Iniciativas de activos digitales / blockchain

- transformación digital bancaria

- definición funcional o business analysis

- Experiencia en banca (retail, corporate, payments o capital markets).

Valorable experiencia en:

- custodia de activos digitales3

- tokenización de activos

- pagos digitales / stablecoins

- Conocimiento de herramientas de modelado de procesos (BPMN, Visio, etc.).

- Familiaridad con APIs, integración y arquitecturas digitales (nivel conceptual).

- Entendimiento de plataformas blockchain (Ethereum, Hyperledger, etc.) a nivel funcional.

Manejo de herramientas de documentación y gestión:

- PowerPoint (presentaciones ejecutivas)

- Excel (análisis)

- JIRA / Confluence (gestión funcional)

- Conocimiento de frameworks de transformación digital y banking (Open Banking, Platform Banking)

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

Bienestar y beneficios personales

Wellbeing HUB: incluye políticas y acciones para la salud física (Wellhub) y mental.
Seguro de Vida y Accidentes.
Oficina Bankinter con condiciones especiales.
Plan de Compensación Flexible EY Flex (transporte, formación, tarjeta restaurante, guardería...).

Flexibilidad y conciliación

Trabajo híbrido y flexibilidad según proyecto.

Desarollo profesional

Formación continua a través de EY University, con un itinerario formativo individualizado.
Plan de carrera para potenciar el crecimiento anual dentro de la firma.
Acompañamiento personalizado: contarás con el apoyo de un Buddy y un Counselor durante toda tu trayectoria.

Cultura y entorno de trabajo