Digital Assets Strategy and Market Solutions Director

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care

Job summary

A leading financial services organization seeks a Digital Assets Strategy and Market Solutions Director to lead strategic initiatives driving the development of next-generation capabilities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in product management and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible work conditions and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in product management, strategy, or innovation roles within financial services, fintech, or enterprise technology.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development of Foundational Infrastructure for Emerging Capabilities.
• Drive multi-year roadmap for digital value exchange.
• Collaborate with partners to define solution requirements.
• Oversee execution of prototypes into productized capabilities.
• Act as strategic advisor to product and project teams.
• Act as a strategic advisor to product and project teams, particularly in areas related to account-based services and digital enablement.
• Offer guidance on market analysis, interested party engagement, implementation planning, and narrative development.
• Ensure strategic alignment between emerging initiatives and existing product portfolios.
• Drive Integration of Innovative Solution Providers
• Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities with emerging technology providers that complement our strategic direction.
• Develop opportunity assessments and business rational to support integration into our platforms.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to onboard and operationalize selected partners, enhancing platform capabilities and market reach.

Skills

Digital Asset product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Strong critical thinking

Excellent communication

Proven leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Digital Assets Strategy and Market Solutions Director

Join to apply for the Digital Assets Strategy and Market Solutions Director role at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

The Strategy and Market Solutions Director will be a visionary and execution-oriented principal to lead strategic product initiatives related to the development of next-generation capabilities within our broader product ecosystem. This role will focus on shaping foundational infrastructure for emerging digital value propositions, supporting strategic planning across core product lines, and driving integration of innovative solution providers into our platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of Digital Asset product strategy, technical fluency, and cross‑functional leadership to help us build scalable, future‑ready solutions that enhance operational efficiency and market relevance.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Development of Foundational Infrastructure for Emerging Capabilities
• Drive a multi‑year roadmap to establish a foundational layer for future digital value exchange and tokenized services.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to define phased solution requirements and ensure alignment with broader platform strategy.
• Oversee the execution of early‑stage prototypes and transition successful concepts into productized capabilities.
• Provide Strategic Support Across Core Product Lines
• Act as a strategic advisor to product and project teams, particularly in areas related to account‑based services and digital enablement.
• Offer guidance on market analysis, interested party engagement, implementation planning, and narrative development.
• Ensure strategic alignment between emerging initiatives and existing product portfolios.
• Drive Integration of Innovative Solution Providers
• Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities with emerging technology providers that complement our strategic direction.
• Develop opportunity assessments and business rational to support integration into our platforms.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to onboard and operationalize selected partners, enhancing platform capabilities and market reach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in product management, strategy, or innovation roles within financial services, fintech, or enterprise technology.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Talents Needed For Success

• Familiarity with tokenization, digital infrastructure, or emerging financial technologies.
• Experience in platform strategy or ecosystem development.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑phase product initiatives from concept to launch.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and collaborator management skills.
• Experience working with external partners and navigating cross‑functional environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in strategy development and business operations within the financial services industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with key partners.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.