Role Overview
A Head of Tokenization acts as a bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). This leader designs digital asset products, handles regulatory rules, and works with engineering and compliance teams. This position is working for a top tier firm in NYC; must have an appetite for an entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy: Build and launch platforms that turn traditional assets into digital tokens on a blockchain.
- Product Design: Create product roadmaps, research token standards, and test blockchain solutions.
- Teamwork: Partner with technology, operations, legal, and compliance groups to integrate tokens safely.
- Client Relations: Meet with major investors and asset managers to present tokenization capabilities.
- Compliance: Track global market trends and U.S. financial regulations.
Required Experience
- Background: Over 5 to 10 years of experience in the blockchain space either at a protocol, in a BD org, or in an asset manager (blockchain focused VP). Additional financial services experience preferred
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of blockchain, smart contracts, digital wallets, and DeFi tools.
- Market Knowledge: Strong grasp of traditional fund structures, clearing, settlement, and U.S. regulations.
- Education: A bachelor's degree in finance, business, technology, or a related field
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