Associate Director, Digital Assets - CGS

10000 FactSet Research Systems Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Stock purchase program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

FactSet is seeking an Associate Director of Digital Assets for CUSIP Global Services (CGS) in New York City. You will shape the overall CGS strategy for cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities, aligning with stakeholders including FactSet, ABA, and the CGS Board of Trustees.

You will build relationships across the digital asset ecosystem, participate in standards work (ISO TC68, ANSI X9), and drive initiatives to keep CGS ISINs as the identifiers of choice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years in financial services, with TradFi and digital assets/DeFi exposure.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, securities issuance, and reference data ecosystems.
• Expertise in CUSIP, ISIN, LEI and related industry frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CGS strategy for cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep CUSIP/ISINs fit-for-purpose in digital asset market.
• Cultivate relationships with exchanges, wallet hosts, and token issuers to keep CGS at the forefront.
• Participate in ISO TC68 and ANSI X9 standards activities to represent CGS interests.

Skills

Financial services

Digital assets

Capital markets

Industry standards

Stakeholder influence

Networking

Strategic initiatives

Regulatory understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.

Location: New York City Working Environment: Hybrid (role not available as fully remote)

Your Team's Impact

The Associate Director of Digital Assets for CUSIP Global Services (CGS) will be responsible for developing and implementing CGS overall strategy related to cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities. You will work with other stakeholders – FactSet, the American Bankers Association, and the CUSIP Board of Trustees – to ensure that CUSIP and CGS ISINs remain fit-for-purpose and at the forefront of identification solutions.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement CGS overall strategy related to cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities.
• Work with other stakeholders – FactSet, the American Bankers Association, and the CUSIP Board of Trustees – to ensure that CUSIP and CGS ISINs remain fit-for-purpose and the identifiers of choice in the digital asset market.
• Cultivate and leverage relationships with participants in the digital asset ecosystem – exchanges, wallet hosting services, and token issuers – to keep CUSIP/ISIN at the forefront of identification solutions.
• Participate in related standards activities – ISO TC68 and ANSI X9 – to help ensure CGS interests are represented in the maintenance and implementation of digital asset standards.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree
• 12+ years of experience in financial services, including exposure to both traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets/DeFi markets.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, financial instruments, securities issuance, and reference data ecosystems.
• Expertise in financial services standards and identifiers, including CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, and related industry frameworks.
• Knowledge of the digital asset ecosystem, such as tokenized securities, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, wallets, blockchain networks (public and private), digital asset exchanges, and token issuers.
• Demonstrated experience working with industry standard organizations, market infrastructure providers, regulators, or trade associations.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and influence stakeholders across financial institutions, industry bodies, and emerging digital asset market participants.
• Established network within the digital asset and financial services communities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

The budgeted salary range for this position in NYC is $145,000 - $175,000.

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn more about our benefits here.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

Company Overview

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify.

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. Join a team of highly motivated, talented individuals who are empowered to find answers through creative technology.