PwC

Consultant – IT Blockchain & Digital Assets | Advisory

Milan Full time

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Banking and Capital Markets

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Our Advisory practice is looking for a Tech Consultant with a focus on Blockchain & Digital

Assets to support the growth of our services.


In this role, you will work with leading Financial Services institutions and fintech innovators,

supporting them in the analysis, design, and implementation of enterprise infrastructures

based on DLT and blockchain, as well as in the integration of digital asset solutions.

About the Team


The Blockchain & Digital Assets Competence Center supports clients in adopting DLT and

blockchain technologies, guiding them through a journey that spans from strategy

definition to the implementation and transformation of IT solutions. We work on innovative

initiatives from institutional custody to digital asset tokenization with a strong focus

on enterprise architectures and integrations.


Your Impact

The ideal candidate combines strong technical foundations with a consulting mindset: the

ability to structure complex problems, translate business requirements into technical

implementations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the full delivery

lifecycle.


Responsibilities

You will:

Support the definition of target architectures and evolution roadmaps for

blockchain-based platforms, with a focus on web and server-side solutions.


Contribute to the development and delivery of full-stack components (backend,

frontend, and integrations with third-party providers).


Participate in the lifecycle management of IT projects in the blockchain and DLT

space, supporting activities from scope definition to delivery.


Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders, helping ensure

timelines and quality standards are met.
Support the preparation of technical documentation and tender specifications

(RFPs).


Monitor emerging trends in Web3, DeFi, and asset tokenization, contributing to the

evaluation of their practical applications.


Participate in knowledge sharing and applied research activities within the

Competence Center.


Requirements

13 years of experience in IT or technology projects

Basic knowledge of blockchain technologies and platforms (e.g., Ethereum,

Hyperledger Fabric, or Corda).


Knowledge of core blockchain concepts such as smart contracts, consensus

mechanisms, and the UTXO model.


Familiarity with smart contract development or review (e.g., Solidity) and

understanding of key security principles.


Understanding of integration methods with blockchain systems.

Familiarity with the use of terminal environments and command-line interface (CLI)

tools.


Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js for backend services or application

integrations.


Experience using and testing REST, RPC, and WebSocket APIs.

Ability to understand full-stack application architectures and interact effectively

with cross-functional teams, including security and infrastructure teams.


Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Strong analytical mindset, curiosity toward emerging technologies, and ability to

work in teams.


Interest in working in a consulting environment.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with blockchain development tools (Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry or similar).

Basic knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to digital assets (e.g., MiCA, TFR).
Familiarity with real-world asset tokenization solutions.

Basic knowledge of cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Familiarity with token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155).

Basic knowledge of software testing practices, Test-Driven Development (TDD),

DevOps, and the use of AI agents from the terminal.


Certifications or courses in project management, blockchain, or cloud

technologies.


Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and Agile/Scrum

methodologies.


Why Join Us

You will join a growing and dynamic team working on high-impact initiatives in the

blockchain and digital assets ecosystem.


This role will give you the opportunity to develop both technical and consulting skills on

innovative projects, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to

building solutions that are shaping the future of financial services.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Automation Solutions, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Cost Efficiency, Creativity, Demand Management, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Lean Process Improvement, Learning Agility, Operating Model, Operational Analysis, Operational Excellence, Operational Support and Analysis, Operations Management, Operations Process Improvement {+ 14 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date