Assistant Director for Digital Assets

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 100.000 - 123.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of Illinois is hiring a Senior Public Service Administrator - Assistant Director for Digital Assets to oversee the digital asset applications process, examinations, and supervision of registrants. You will lead a team, coordinate initiatives, and ensure compliance with evolving asset technologies and regulations.

This role requires strong accounting, auditing, and financial insight, with responsibilities including liaison duties, trend analysis, and strategic governance.

Competenze

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, finance, banking, monetary theory, business, or computer science.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, banking, or information systems auditing for a public or business organization.

Mansioni

• Subject to management approval, serves as Assistant Director for Digital Assets administering overall management of digital asset applications process, examination, and ongoing supervision of digital asset registrants.
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of support and management personnel.
• Serves as spokesperson representing the Director at various internal and external meetings, often of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Attends trainings and stays abreast of trends in digital asset markets, including the development of new products and services, virtual currency linked investments, the underlying technologies, data privacy, anti-money laundering initiatives, and updates stakeholders and agency executive staff on a periodic basis.

Conoscenze

Accounting

Auditing

Finance

Formazione

Four-year college degree in accounting/finance/banking/monetary theory/business/computer science

Descrizione del lavoro

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 59273 Division/Section/Unit: Banking/Banks, Trust Companies, and Savings Institutions / Digital Assets HR Tracking #: 38047 Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator - Assistant Director for Digital Assets Opening Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date: 10/23/2026 Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial Bilingual Option: Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,000 - $11,000 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661 Work County: Cook Agency Contact: [e-mail]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

This position acts with management approval, serves as Assistant Director for Digital Assets administering overall management of digital asset applications process, examination, and ongoing supervision of digital asset registrants. The person in this role will also direct, coordinate, and review the activities of support and management personnel, serve as a full line supervisor, oversee the development and execution of key initiatives and compliance measures concerning digital assets, digital asset activities, markets, participants, and the underlying technologies. This person serves as spokesperson representing the Director at various internal and external meetings, often of a sensitive and confidential nature, attends trainings and stays abreast of trends in digital asset markets, including the development of new products and services, virtual currency linked investments, the underlying technologies, data privacy, anti-money laundering initiatives, and updates stakeholders and agency executive staff on a periodic basis, and performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance


• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave


• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II


• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement


• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs


• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually


• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually


• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)


• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)


• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)


• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources


• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as Assistant Director for Digital Assets administering overall management of digital asset applications process, examination, and ongoing supervision of digital asset registrants.


• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of support and management personnel.


• Serves as a full line supervisor.


• Oversees the development and execution of key initiatives and compliance measures concerning digital assets, digital asset activities, markets, participants, and the underlying technologies.


• Serves as spokesperson representing the Director at various internal and external meetings, often of a sensitive and confidential nature.


• Attends trainings and stays abreast of trends in digital asset markets, including the development of new products and services, virtual currency linked investments, the underlying technologies, data privacy, anti-money laundering initiatives, and updates stakeholders and agency executive staff on a periodic basis.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, finance, banking, monetary theory, business, or computer science.


• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, banking, or information systems auditing for a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, trading, banking, financial markets, financial regulation, regulatory compliance, or information systems auditing.


• Prefers at least one year of experience working in the digital asset industry, markets, and technologies.


• Prefers at least three years of experience in a compliance or legal role related to financial institutions or digital assets.


• Prefers a master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, computer science, or similar.


• Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of five or more.


• Prefers a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, computer science, or similar.

Conditions of Employment

• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.


• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.


• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.


• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.


• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.


• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

Statement of Economic Interest:
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Revolving Door

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment

Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s discretion.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: