Head of Digital Assets
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RQD* Clearing
$150,000 – $200,000 USD
Remote
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26 days ago
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Description
Key Responsibilities
- •Partner with senior management to define and execute RQD’s digital asset strategy, roadmap, and market positioning
- •Lead the evaluation, design, and integration of digital asset capabilities across RQD’s clearing and custody platform
- •Oversee smart contract analysis, blockchain infrastructure considerations, and tokenized asset settlement workflows
- •Develop and maintain the firm’s digital asset compliance framework, including AML/KYC, regulatory reporting, and evolving SEC/CFTC guidance
- •Serve as the internal expert on stablecoins, tokenized securities, DeFi protocols, and digital asset market structure
- •Work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Sales teams to embed digital asset capabilities into the firm’s broader service offerings
- •Monitor regulatory developments at federal and state levels and assess their impact on the firm’s digital asset strategy
- •Evaluate and manage relationships with digital asset custodians, exchanges, technology vendors, and other third-party partners
- •Support business development efforts by educating prospective clients on RQD’s digital asset capabilities and acting as a subject matter expert in client conversations
- •Produce clear, concise internal and external communications — white papers, briefings, and regulatory filings as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- •Base Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 (commensurate with experience)
- •Discretionary annual bonus – Based on individual and company performance
- •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- •Flexible, hybrid work environment headquartered in New York, NY
- •Direct access to senior leadership and meaningful input on firm strategy from day one
Requirements
Qualifications
- •5+ years of hands-on experience in digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain technology in a professional capacity
- •Deep understanding of smart contracts (Solidity or similar), blockchain protocols, and Layer 1/Layer 2 infrastructure
- •Strong working knowledge of stablecoin mechanics, tokenized assets, and DeFi ecosystems
- •Experience with on-chain compliance tooling (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, or similar)
- •Familiarity with digital asset regulatory frameworks: FinCEN, OFAC, state money transmission laws, SEC/CFTC digital asset guidance, and travel rule compliance
- •Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business strategy and client-facing materials
- •Experience collaborating with legal, compliance, and operations teams in a regulated financial environment
- •Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- •Self-starter mentality — comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a small, high-performing team
- •Prior experience at or with a broker-dealer, clearing firm, custody provider, or financial market infrastructure a plus
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