Director, Product and Innovation - Tokenization

Director, Product & Innovation - Tokenization

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of DIRECTOR – TOKENIZATION to join our PRODUCT & INNOVATION team in NEW YORK, NY.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: 12 years in product management, payments, fintech, or digital assets. Prior experience with blockchain, stablecoins, or tokenization 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.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Compensation for this position is expected to range between $127,000 and $260,000 per year, plus potential commission, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and company‑sponsored benefit programs. The role is at‑will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation components at any time.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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