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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Digital Asset Operating Platform - Blockchain-Enabled Operations - **Company:** Fmr LLC - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Data Architecture, Digital Assets, Key Management, Oracle (Applications), Blockchain, Tokenization, Data Management - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/WF087112091D225CDD8.ntap ## About the Role The successful candidate will combine deep operational expertise in traditional investment accounting and fund and portfolio administration and transfer agency with hands-on experience building blockchain and on-chain financial infrastructure. This candidate will also have a proven ability to lead organizations through complex, multi-stakeholder change., * 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in asset management, fund administration, or financial-operations roles, including at least 5 years in digital-asset, cryptocurrency, or blockchain-based finance. * Proven record of designing and implementing large-scale operating platforms supporting both traditional and digital assets. * Direct experience building and scaling teams and organizations, including defining structure, roles, processes, and performance governance. * Demonstrated success working across large, matrixed organizations with multiple senior stakeholders in a consensus-driven culture, achieving alignment and results. * Deep expertise in fund accounting, valuation, investor servicing, and transfer agency for traditional investment products. * Proven track record building infrastructure for cryptocurrency investment operations, including wallet management, custody, settlement, and on-chain reconciliation. Technical & Strategic Competencies * Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, smart-contract design, tokenization standards, and interoperability protocols. * Familiarity with DeFi primitives (staking, liquidity pools, lending protocols) and their integration into institutional frameworks. * Expertise in designing data architecture, reconciliation, and control frameworks. * Proven ability to translate strategic vision into executable programs through structured governance, roadmap execution, and stakeholder management. Leadership Attributes * Visionary yet pragmatic leader who combines strategic insight with operational execution. * Exceptional communicator capable of aligning diverse senior stakeholders around a common mission. * Deep curiosity about how blockchain transforms investment operations and a disciplined approach to risk and compliance. * Strong sense of ownership and commitment to building institutional infrastructure for the next generation of finance. The base salary range for this position is $185,000-$400,000 per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors. ## Description We are seeking a visionary executive leader to architect, build, and scale the operating platform that will power the future of digital asset investments and on-chain finance - spanning tokenized funds and financial assets, digital asset portfolios, on-chain investments and financial activities, and blockchain-native financial products. This role will lead the design and implementation and ongoing operation of the end-to-end infrastructure for the digital assets fund and portfolio investment services ecosystem, including accounting and valuation, portfolio and fund administration, and transfer agency, integrating blockchain infrastructure with institutional-grade controls, data architecture, and governance across both on-chain and off-chain environments., Strategic Platform Architecture * Define and execute the multi-year strategic roadmap for the digital asset operating platform - integrating fund administration and transfer agent, and portfolio-accounting functions with blockchain-based systems. * Architect the core infrastructure stack for digital asset investments, tokenized funds and financial assets - including modules for on-chain accounting, valuation, NAV calculation, fund administration, and transfer-agency services. * Design core ledger, data, and oracle frameworks that reconcile off-chain financial records with on-chain smart-contract and blockchain data. * Establish the technical and operational foundations for on-chain accounting, NAV calculation, investor servicing, and settlement. Organizational Design & Leadership * Build and lead multidisciplinary teams across operations, product, technology, accounting, data management, risk, and compliance to deliver the platform vision. * Design and implement organizational and governance structures and operating charters appropriate for digital asset and on-chain financial environments. * Recruit and mentor talent across finance, blockchain, and operations disciplines, fostering a culture of innovation, control, and accountability. * Implement decision-making frameworks and escalation paths that enable agility while maintaining strong institutional governance. Governance and Controls, Technology, Infrastructure & Integration * Lead design and implementation of on-chain fund-accounting and investor-record systems, integrated with enterprise data and record-keeping standards, fund-administration and transfer agent platforms. * Oversee development of accounting and Back Office administration infrastructure supporting digital asset trading, custody, staking, and yield activities. * Define policies for smart-contract deployment, private-key management, cyber resilience, and operational continuity. * Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance aligned with applicable regulatory agencies and authorities, including SEC, CFTC and equivalent global standards. * Establish data-governance, reporting, and control frameworks to ensure transparency, accuracy, and traceability across funds and portfolios. * Champion tokenization frameworks for different asset classes and product structures, including money-market funds, private credit, private equity, ETFs, and structured finance, and interoperability across blockchains. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management * Operate effectively within a large, matrixed organization, aligning functions across technology, operations, investment management, finance, risk, and compliance. * Navigate consensus-oriented cultures, build credibility, and drive alignment among multiple senior stakeholders and governance bodies. * Communicate with clarity across executive committees, board forums, and regulatory stakeholders to secure buy-in for digital-asset platform and product initiatives. * Serve as the internal bridge between traditional and blockchain-native teams, ensuring integrated business design and operational discipline. Industry & Ecosystem Engagement * Represent the firm in industry and regulatory working groups, shaping standards for tokenized fund and digital asset operations. * Establish strategic partnerships with custodians, administrators, oracle providers, and blockchain infrastructure firms. * Provide thought leadership on the future of on-chain fund services, digital-asset governance, and tokenized capital markets. ## Related Videos - [Tokenization of Everything: Where the Real World Meets Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1035-tokenization-of-everything-where-the-real-world-meets-blockchain) - [Pragmatic Blockchain Design Patterns: Integrating Blockchain into Business Processes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1579-pragmatic-blockchain-design-patterns-integrating-blockchain-into-business-processes) - [When Value Becomes Programmable: A Developer's Guide to Tokenization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100276-when-value-becomes-programmable-a-developer-s-guide-to-tokenization) - [Future-Proofing FinTech With Blockchain Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/808-future-proofing-fintech-with-blockchain-technology) - [Run on Bitcoin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/29-run-on-bitcoin) - [Solving Real-world Problems with Blockchain at Algorand - Brian Whippo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1368-solving-real-world-problems-with-blockchain-at-algorand-brian-whippo) ## Related Articles - [From Hype to Code: Real Blockchain Use Cases for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/620-from-hype-to-code-real-blockchain-use-cases-for-developers) - [7 tips on how to become a blockchain developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/53-7-tips-on-how-to-become-a-blockchain-developer) - [Why Blockchain? 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