SS&C Technologies

Head of Digital Assets – Tokenization

SS&C Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Braintree • Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
  • 401k Matching Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
blockchaintokenizationdigital assetstoken standardssmart contractsdata validationsystem testinginvestment fund structuresDeFi toolscapital market plumbing
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsenthusiasm for learningclient-facing skillsinnovator's mindsetadaptabilityteam collaborationpresentation skillsresearch skills