Head of Digital Assets/Tokenization - US

Job Description

Head of Digital Assets/Tokenization

Location: Braintree, MA | Boston, MA | Kansas City, MO | New York, NY | Connecticut | Delaware | Illinois | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Virginia | Hybrid/Remote

Get To Know Us:

SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Be at the forefront of bringing Wall Street funds onto the blockchain — help tokenize money market funds and other public and private funds for a new era of investing.
• Meet our clients and build client-facing decks, RFP responses, and presentations that showcase cutting-edge tokenization capabilities to the world’s biggest asset managers.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and product design, researching networks, token standards, and emerging tech to shape our innovation strategy.
• Work side-by-side with tech, ops, and compliance teams to integrate tokenization into the heart of our transfer agency system.
• Play a key role in client onboarding and fund launches, from data validation and system testing to live deployment of tokenized products.
• Support real-world pilots and proof-of-concepts, helping us test, refine, and roll out industry-first blockchain solutions.
• 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.

What You Will Bring:

• A genuine passion for blockchain and tokenization — you’re excited about how tokenization can revolutionize traditional finance.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for learning and keeping up to date with emerging trends in tokenization and digital finance.
• A deep understanding of digital assets, token standards, and smart contracts models (expected to have experience with digital wallets and DeFi tools).
• Good knowledge of fund structures, and transfer agency processes, with a hunger to become a subject-matter expert.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus comfort with data tools
• Solid understanding of investment fund structures (mutual funds, ETFs, money market funds) and awareness of U.S. regulations (SEC, FINRA, CFTC).
• Understanding of the capital market plumbing in the US (including the DTCC ecosystem).
• Excellent communication skills — you’re confident working with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Great awareness of regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets in the U.S.
• Exposure to at least one blockchain or digital asset project.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Tech, Business, or a related field, and 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.

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