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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Digital Assets/Tokenization - US - **Company:** SS&C Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $199,000.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Validation, Digital Assets, Blockchain, System Testing, Tokenization - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/15855900?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F15855900%2FHead-Digital-Assets-Tokenization-Us-Missouri-Kansas-City ## About the Role * A genuine passion for blockchain and tokenization - you're excited about how tokenization can revolutionize traditional finance. * Demonstrable enthusiasm for learning and keeping up to date with emerging trends in tokenization and digital finance. * A deep understanding of digital assets, token standards, and smart contracts models (expected to have experience with digital wallets and DeFi tools). * Good knowledge of fund structures, and transfer agency processes, with a hunger to become a subject-matter expert. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus comfort with data tools * Excellent communication skills - you're confident working with clients, vendors, and internal teams. * Great awareness of regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets in the U.S. * Exposure to at least one blockchain or digital asset project. * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Tech, Business, or a related field, and over 5 years in asset management, fintech, or financial operations. * An innovator's mindset: eager to experiment, thrive in ambiguity, and make your mark in a fast-changing industry. What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications) * Experience in both TradFi and DeFi acting as the bridge for current and future roadmaps. * Solid understanding of investment fund structures (mutual funds, ETFs, money market funds) and awareness of U.S. regulations (SEC, FINRA, CFTC). * Understanding of the capital market plumbing in the US (including the DTCC ecosystem). ## Description * Be at the forefront of bringing Wall Street funds onto the blockchain - help tokenize money market funds and other public and private funds for a new era of investing. * Meet our clients and build client-facing decks, RFP responses, and presentations that showcase cutting-edge tokenization capabilities to the world's biggest asset managers. * Contribute to roadmap planning and product design, researching networks, token standards, and emerging tech to shape our innovation strategy. * Work side-by-side with tech, ops, and compliance teams to integrate tokenization into the heart of our transfer agency system. * Play a key role in client onboarding and fund launches, from data validation and system testing to live deployment of tokenized products. * Support real-world pilots and proof-of-concepts, helping us test, refine, and roll out industry-first blockchain solutions. * Track global regulations and market trends, turning insights into actionable recommendations for leadership. * Be part of a high-energy, fast-paced team shaping the infrastructure of digital finance. ## 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) - [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) - [Pragmatic Blockchain Design Patterns: Integrating Blockchain into Business Processes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1579-pragmatic-blockchain-design-patterns-integrating-blockchain-into-business-processes) - [Run on Bitcoin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/29-run-on-bitcoin) - [Future-Proofing FinTech With Blockchain Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/808-future-proofing-fintech-with-blockchain-technology) - [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 - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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