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 meet clients, build client-facing materials, contribute to roadmap planning, and work closely with tech, ops, and compliance teams to integrate tokenization into the transfer agency system.
Responsibilities
- Be at the forefront of bringing Wall Street funds onto the blockchain
- Help tokenize money market funds and other public and private funds
- Meet clients and build client-facing decks, RFP responses, and presentations
- Contribute to roadmap planning and product design
- Research networks, token standards, and emerging tech to shape innovation strategy
- Work side-by-side with tech, ops, and compliance teams to integrate tokenization into the transfer agency system
- Play a key role in client onboarding and fund launches
- Support real-world pilots and proof-of-concepts
- Track global regulations and market trends
- Turn 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, plus comfort with data tools
- Excellent communication skills, especially in client-facing roles
- A solid understanding of investment fund structures (mutual funds, ETFs, money market funds)
- A familiarity with U.S. regulations (SEC, FINRA, CFTC)
- An understanding of the capital market plumbing in the US (including the DTCC ecosystem)
Qualifications
- Experience in both TradFi and DeFi
- Solid understanding of investment fund structures and U.S. regulations
- Understanding of the capital market plumbing in the US
Skills
A genuine passion for blockchain and tokenization, with a desire to revolutionize traditional finance. Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and staying updated with emerging trends in tokenization and digital finance. Good knowledge of fund structures and transfer agency processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus comfort with data tools. Excellent communication skills, especially in client-facing roles. A 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).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Professional development reimbursement opportunity
- Discretionary bonus and/or equity awards
Pay
- New Jersey: $199,000 - $240,000
- New York: $199,000 - $240,000
- Illinois: $199,000 - $240,000
- Massachusetts: $199,000 - $240,000
- Virginia: $199,000 - $240,000
Schedule
Hybrid/Remote