Director, Product and Innovation - Tokenisation

Archer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with BNY, seeks a Director of Tokenisation to lead strategy, development, and commercialization of digital asset payments in London. This role sits at the intersection of payments, blockchain, and financial services innovation, demanding deep product expertise, knowledge of stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with engineering, compliance, and sales to deliver scalable, secure solutions for institutional clients and drive market

Qualifications

• Extensive product management and payments experience.
• Fintech and digital assets expertise.
• Background in blockchain or tokenisation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define product roadmap for digital asset payments, including stablecoins and cross-border rails.
• Translate opportunities into clear product requirements and use cases.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.
• Ensure interoperability with traditional payment infrastructures (ACH, SWIFT, card networks).
• Partner with compliance, legal, and risk to meet regulatory and security standards.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and performance metrics.

Skills

Product management

Payments

Fintech

Digital assets

Blockchain

Strategic thinking

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Ethereum

Layer 2 solutions

Permissioned blockchains

SWIFT/ACH knowledge

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Director, Tokenisation

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Tokenisation to join our Product & Innovation Team. This role is in London.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Director to lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of digital asset payment solutions. This role sits at the intersection of payments, blockchain, and financial services innovation. The ideal candidate will blend product expertise with a deep understanding of payment systems, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and emerging digital asset rails to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable products for institutional and corporate clients.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision
• Define and own the product roadmap for digital asset-based payments, including stablecoin settlement, deposit tokens and cross-border rails.
• Track market trends, regulatory developments, and customer needs to refine product strategy.
• Product Development & Delivery
• Translate business opportunities into clear product requirements and use cases.
• Work with engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver solutions that are scalable, compliant, and user-friendly.
• Ensure interoperability with traditional payment infrastructure (ACH, SWIFT, RTP, card networks).
• Stakeholder & Client Engagement
• Collaborate with sales, relationship managers, and key clients to identify needs and co-create payment solutions.
• Partner with compliance, legal, and risk functions to ensure products meet regulatory and security standards.
• Commercialization & Growth
• Partner with Product Commercialization to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and performance metrics.
• Monitor adoption and client feedback to refine and scale offerings.
• Represent the firm in industry forums, client meetings, and with regulators on digital asset payment topics.
• Educate internal teams and clients on the value proposition of digital asset payments.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Experience: Vast experience in product management, payments, fintech, or digital assets. Prior experience with blockchain, stablecoins, or tokenisation strongly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of payment networks (ACH, RTP, SWIFT, card schemes) and blockchain protocols (Ethereum, permissioned chains, Layer 2s).
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with financial regulations related to payments, AML/KYC, and digital assets.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to bridge technical details with commercial outcomes.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field. MBA or equivalent experience a plus.

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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.