Head of Digital Assets/Tokenization - US

About the role

SS&C is leading the way in bringing Wall Street funds onto the blockchain. This role involves helping tokenize money market funds and other public and private funds for a new era of investing. You will work closely with clients, tech, ops, and compliance teams to integrate tokenization into the transfer agency system. Your responsibilities include supporting real-world pilots and proof-of-concepts, tracking global regulations, and making strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Help tokenize money market funds and other public and private funds for a new era of investing
• Build client-facing decks, RFP responses, and presentations showcasing cutting-edge tokenization capabilities
• Contribute to roadmap planning and product design, researching networks, token standards, and emerging tech
• Integrate tokenization into the transfer agency system
• Support client onboarding and fund launches, from data validation and system testing to live deployment of tokenized products
• Track global regulations and market trends, turning insights into actionable recommendations for leadership
• Be part of a high-energy, fast-paced team shaping the infrastructure of digital finance

Requirements

• A genuine passion for blockchain and tokenization
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for learning and staying updated with emerging trends in tokenization and digital finance
• A deep understanding of digital assets, token standards, and smart contracts models
• Good knowledge of fund structures and transfer agency processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable with data tools
• Excellent communication skills, confident working with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Solid understanding of investment fund structures (mutual funds, ETFs, money market funds) and U.S. regulations (SEC, FINRA, CFTC)
• Understanding of the capital market plumbing in the US (including the DTCC ecosystem)

Qualifications

• Experience in both TradFi and DeFi, acting as the bridge for current and future roadmaps
• Exposure to at least one blockchain or digital asset project
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Tech, Business, or a related field, with over 5 years in asset management, fintech, or financial operations
• An innovator’s mindset: eager to experiment, thrive in ambiguity, and make your mark in a fast-changing industry