Technology Director – Digital Assets & Distributed Systems

Bestmansolutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestmansolutions is seeking a Technology Director to define the architecture for a next-generation platform for digital securities. This role involves shaping decisions on distributed systems and DLT platforms in a regulated environment, providing high visibility at the executive level. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in blockchain architecture and a strong track record in taking complex technology from concept to production, enabling meaningful influence within the organization.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in distributed systems and DLT / blockchain architecture.
• Strong judgment across platform selection, interoperability, and system design.
• Track record of taking complex technology from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Define and challenge architecture across DLT platforms and digital asset models.
• Evaluate blockchain approaches in a regulated context.
• Act as the senior technical authority across engineering and product.

Skills

Expertise in distributed systems

Knowledge of DLT / blockchain architecture

Judgment across platform selection

Engaging with senior executives

Complex technology production

Job description

There’s a structural shift underway in how financial assets are issued, transferred, and settled.

An international financial market organisation is building a next-generation platform for digital securities and tokenised assets, in close collaboration with central banks and regulatory bodies.

They are now hiring a Technology Director to define the architecture and technical direction of this platform. This is not a programme leadership role—it’s a hands‑on, architecture‑first position for someone who can make and defend complex technical decisions at the highest level.

The Role

As Technology Director, you will define the architecture and technical direction for a next‑generation platform for digital securities and tokenised assets.

You will act as the senior technical authority across engineering, product, and senior stakeholders — shaping decisions across distributed systems, DLT platforms, and digital asset models within a regulated environment.

This is a new platform build rather than a legacy transformation, with central bank engagement already in place. The role offers high visibility at ExCo level within a lean structure — enabling meaningful influence without heavy hierarchy.

You will

• Define and challenge architecture across DLT platforms, smart contracts, and digital asset models
• Evaluate public vs private vs hybrid blockchain approaches in a regulated context
• Shape the design of tokenised asset and digital cash solutions
• Act as the senior technical authority across engineering, product, and senior stakeholders
• Translate complex distributed systems concepts into clear, business‑relevant decisions

We're looking for someone who

• Brings deep expertise in distributed systems and DLT / blockchain architecture
• Demonstrates strong judgment across platform selection, interoperability, and system design
• Can engage confidently with senior executives and regulators
• Has a track record of taking complex technology from concept through to production

This is a rare opportunity to shape foundational infrastructure in the evolution of digital assets within regulated financial markets.

If you’re interested in a discreet conversation, get in touch directly.