Head of Digital Asset Platforms & Strategy

CIBC US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC in New York is seeking an Executive Director, Digital Asset Platforms to lead end-to-end delivery across custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and wealth management. You will partner with Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to drive complex initiatives with pace and discipline.

You bring 10+ years in capital markets or fintech, with 5+ years in senior leadership, and a track record of translating strategy into scalable execution and client value.

Qualifications

• Experience translating strategy into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stream programs with governance and risk controls.
• Strong stakeholder management across technology, risk, legal, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Strategy execution - translate priorities into roadmaps and delivery frameworks.
• Program delivery - lead end-to-end digital asset initiatives across key streams.
• Cross-functional leadership - remove blockers and maintain momentum.
• Business growth and partnerships - support client acquisition and vendor onboarding.
• Regulatory and risk oversight - coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk teams.
• People leadership - build and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategy execution

Program delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Business growth

Regulatory oversight

People leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA (asset)

Job description

CIBC in New York is seeking an Executive Director, Digital Asset Platforms to lead end-to-end delivery across custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and wealth management. You will partner with Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to drive complex initiatives with pace and discipline.

You bring 10+ years in capital markets or fintech, with 5+ years in senior leadership, and a track record of translating strategy into scalable execution and client value.