Head of Tokenization

Coin Metrics Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Unlimited Vacation with PTO bonus

Yearly discretionary cash bonus

Employee stock options plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave for 20 weeks

Global offsites

Home office stipend

Wellness credit

Lunch credit

Donation matching

Catered lunches

Job summary

Talos, a global crypto trading technology company, is seeking a Head of Tokenization to drive expansion from crypto-assets into tokenized equities, bonds and other on-chain asset classes. You will own this strategic initiative, work with the Head of Product Strategy, shape go-to-market plans, manage client and partner engagements, and be ultimately accountable for P&L.

In this hybrid London role, you will lead the tokenized venue platform development, oversee design and delivery with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Experience leading complex capital markets technology projects at banks, brokerages, asset managers, fintechs or FMIs.
• Demonstrated track record of product ownership working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets across trade lifecycle and know-how on tokenized assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, high-level design and delivery of a tokenized securities venue platform and its integration into Talos.
• Direct technical product management and Engineering resources to ensure rapid delivery of the new product.
• Develop and own relationships with early design partners & ecosystem partners.
• Work with Revenue on go-to-market strategy, materials, marketing and own product line P&L.
• Work with Legal & Compliance to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Capital markets

Product ownership

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Crypto/tokenized assets

Tools

Blockchain networks

DeFi

Job description

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.

At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.

We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. You’ll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.

Head of Tokenization

We are seeking a senior Product leader to drive our strategic expansion from crypto-assets into all tokenized assets so the Talos platform has front-to-back support for tokenized equities, bonds and other emerging asset classes on-chain. You will own this strategic initiative, working closely with the Head of Product Strategy and other product managers to drive go-to-market strategy; client and partner engagement; and setting overall project delivery direction. This position is ultimately accountable for P&L in a new product line.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, high-level design and delivery of a full tokenized securities venue platform and its integration into Talos, inclusive of all key elements

  • Market structure

  • Liquidity provision, clearing & settlement

  • On-chain vs. off-chain integrations

  • Identity and KYC/AML

  • Regulatory reporting

• Direct technical product management and Engineering, both dedicated project resources and cross-team dependencies, to ensure rapid, coordinated delivery of the new product

• Develop and own relationships with early design partners & ecosystem partners to iteratively shape product requirements, and drive key build/buy/partner decisions

• Work with Revenue on go-to-market strategy, materials, marketing and own product line P&L

• Work with Legal & Compliance to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and help identify opportunities coming out of emerging regulatory directions worldwide

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience

• Experience leading complex capital markets technology projects at banks, brokerages, asset managers, fintechs or FMIs

• Demonstrated track record of product ownership working with internal and external stakeholders

• Deep knowledge of capital markets across the life of the trade trading, financing, risk management and trading controls, clearing and settlement, etc.) and ability to think critically about what changes and what stays the same with tokenized assets

• Experience developing crypto or tokenized asset trading, portfolio, clearing & settlement products and demonstrated knowledge of blockchain networks and DeFi

• Effective collaboration cross-functionally and cross-product to drive project success in a fast-changing environment

More about Talos

Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture!

• Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW

• Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan

• Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More

• Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions

• Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024

• Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team

Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:

• Retirement plan contributions

• Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.

• Yearly discretionary cash bonus

• Employee stock options plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service

• Global offsites and team outings

• A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees

• A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.

• A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office

• Donation matching up to $100 USD annually

• Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks

Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].