Asset Management Program Associate (Digital Assets)

Asset Management Program Associate (Digital Assets)

Asset Management's Digital Asset team is dedicated to AM's Web3 initiatives and sets the vision and strategy for blockchain- and tokenization-based solutions, facilitating cross-product, sales and ecosystem collaboration across the business and delivering scalable products to market.

As an Asset Management Program Associate (Digital Assets) on the Asset Management Digital Assets team you will drive and support the discovery, design, and execution of blockchain and Web3 initiatives across Asset Management, partnering with business lines, clients, and external companies to deliver real value. You will have a solid understanding of blockchain and smart contract concepts, knowledge of financial markets, and a proven ability to learn quickly and collaborate on cross-functional projects.

Job responsibilities include:

• Identify and assess blockchain and Web3 innovation opportunities in Asset Management, developing robust business cases and supporting execution from concept to measurable impact
• Define and deliver solutions in collaboration with product, engineering, compliance, controls, operations, and legal teams
• Engage with AM business lines to understand their operations, commercial drivers, and client needs
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, educating them on blockchain technology and its business potential
• Support partnerships with external companies, vendors, and startups on joint innovation initiatives
• Present ideas and solutions to senior management and clients, tailoring messaging to diverse audiences
• Stay well-informed of Web3 market trends, technology developments, and client demand

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities include:

• 3+ years of work experience
• Solid understanding of blockchain, smart contracts, and the Web3 ecosystem
• Knowledge of financial markets
• Exceptional ability to learn new concepts and become a subject matter expert in complex operational models
• Outstanding verbal and written presentation skills with ability to create visually impactful presentations
• Execution-focused, active listener, action-oriented, and detail-oriented
• Strong collaborative mindset with ability to work across diverse teams

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities include:

• Experience delivering financial products or software products to market, especially those achieving meaningful adoption, scale, or impact
• Background in Asset Management, Markets, Investment Banking, Treasury Services, or Securities Services
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on delivering measurable business value
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and challenge established norms in large organizations
• PowerPoint proficiency
• Empathetic approach that centers the user/investor experience
• Intellectually curious with passion for transforming financial services