Digital assets Product Manager Senior Expert

Intesa Sanpaolo Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Healthcare coverage

Supplementary retirement plan

4x9 workweek

Professional development via Corporate

Job summary

Intesa Sanpaolo Group, as part of Global Transaction Banking, seeks a senior product manager to shape strategy for Digital Asset Custody and related services in Milan. You will lead initiatives on tokenization, DLT-based market infrastructures, and liaise with Compliance, Legal, and external stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions for clients.

The role requires 5+ years in product/project management, deep knowledge of blockchain and regulatory frameworks (MiCAR, CSDR).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product and project management in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain technologies, crypto-assets, and digital asset ecosystems.
• Knowledge of financial instrument lifecycle and DLT-based issuance/post-trade processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategy for Digital Asset Custody services, ensuring scalability.
• Lead tokenization and Registrar services for instrument issuance on DLT platforms.
• Manage product lifecycle, business cases, operating models, and requirements.

Skills

Blockchain knowledge

Product management

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics, Finance, Engineering, CS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date: Oct 4, 2026

Location: Milan, IT

Overview

You will join the Financial Institutions Products team within Global Transaction Banking, where you will contribute to the development and growth of innovative Digital Asset services. You will be responsible for shaping product strategy and leading strategic initiatives related to Digital Asset Custody, tokenization, and DLT-based financial market infrastructures. Working in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving environment, you will collaborate with business, technology, legal, compliance, and external stakeholders to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions for internal and external clients.

What you'll be doing

Key responsabilities will be:

• Define and drive the strategy and evolution of the Group's Digital Asset Custody services, ensuring operational scalability and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the development of tokenization and Registrar services for the issuance of financial instruments on Distributed Ledger Technology platforms.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including value proposition definition, business case development, operating model design, business requirements collection and contractual framework support.
• Coordinate complex project initiatives, overseeing execution, IT solution validation, risk monitoring, budget management, vendor assessment and outsourcing activities.
• Support client-facing teams during business development discussions and onboarding activities related to Digital Asset services.
• Participate in industry working groups and banking associations at national and international level, contributing to the evolution of market practices and standards.
• Analyze regulatory developments including MiCAR, DLT Pilot Regime, CSDR and Fintech regulations, assessing their impact on products, processes and operating models.

Who we are looking for

If you want to turn your passion into a career and you have the following characteristics, we are waiting for you:

• more than 5 years of experience in product and project management roles
• Strong knowledge of blockchain technologies, crypto-assets, digital asset ecosystems and related market participants.
• Knowledge of the financial instruments lifecycle and DLT-based issuance and post-trade processes.
• Product Management and Project Management methodologies applied to complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of Digital Asset Custody, tokenization services and financial market infrastructures.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks including MiCAR, CSDR, DLT Pilot Regime and related financial services regulations.
• Ability to work within regulated environments and interact with Compliance, Risk Management and Anti-Financial Crime functions.
• English language proficiency at level C1 or above.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Plus: knowledge of post-trade services, payment products, trade finance processes and previous involvement in complex transformation or innovation programs.

Preferred consideration will be given to candidates who have gained significant international professional or academic experience through studies undertaken abroad or at internationally recognized educational institutions.

What we offer

• Gross annual salary starting from €65,000

The Group provides a performance-related variable component in line with the Group’s Remuneration Policies available on the Group website

Additional benefits set out by the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Banking sector and company-level agreements

Opportunities for professional development to support your growth

A wide range of training programes through our Corporate Academy, dedicated to the continuous development of professional, managerial and soft skills at all levels

Possibility of flexible working and a 4-day workweek (4x9)

A modern and integrated corporate welfare system ( link )

Healthcare coverage and supplementary retirement plan upon employment

Benefits on the Group's banking products and services

About us

We are the leading banking group in Italy and one of the Top Tier in Europe. Join us and be part of our successful story!

With over 20 million customers in Italy and abroad, we are a true engine of sustainable growth, with a strong commitment to the environment and a tangible impact on society. People are our driving force. We take care of them and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

The IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division is a global partner for Corporate, Public Finance and Financial Institutions clients. Committed to supporting the economy in the countries in which it operates, it stands out for its historical presence in financial markets and its extensive and innovative offer

Join an international and innovative Group. Don't wait for the future, choose it!

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