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# Director, Product and Innovation - Tokenisation

- **Company:** Job Bank
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Interoperability, Blockchain, Tokenization, Ethereum
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/director-of-product/the-bank-of-new-york-mellon-job107774453

## About the Role

* Experience: Vast experience in product management, payments, fintech, or digital assets. Prior experience with blockchain, stablecoins, or tokenisation strongly preferred.
 * Technical Knowledge: Understanding of payment networks (ACH, RTP, SWIFT, card schemes) and blockchain protocols (Ethereum, permissioned chains, Layer 2s).
 * Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with financial regulations related to payments, AML/KYC, and digital assets.
 * Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to bridge technical details with commercial outcomes.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field. MBA or equivalent experience a plus.

## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Director to lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of digital asset payment solutions. This role sits at the intersection of payments, blockchain, and financial services innovation. The ideal candidate will blend product expertise with a deep understanding of payment systems, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and emerging digital asset rails to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable products for institutional and corporate clients., * Product Strategy & Vision

 * Define and own the product roadmap for digital asset-based payments, including stablecoin settlement, deposit tokens and cross-border rails.
 * Track market trends, regulatory developments, and customer needs to refine product strategy.
 * Product Development & Delivery
 * Translate business opportunities into clear product requirements and use cases.
 * Work with engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver solutions that are scalable, compliant, and user-friendly.
 * Ensure interoperability with traditional payment infrastructure (ACH, SWIFT, RTP, card networks).
 * Stakeholder & Client Engagement
 * Collaborate with sales, relationship managers, and key clients to identify needs and co-create payment solutions.
 * Partner with compliance, legal, and risk functions to ensure products meet regulatory and security standards.
 * Commercialization & Growth
 * Partner with Product Commercialization to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and performance metrics.
 * Monitor adoption and client feedback to refine and scale offerings.
 * Represent the firm in industry forums, client meetings, and with regulators on digital asset payment topics. Educate internal teams and clients on the value proposition of digital asset payments.
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