Digital Assets, Product Manager

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Digital Assets Product Manager
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Digital Assets Product Manager. This role is located in London - HYBRID.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

As a member of the Digital Assets team, the primary focus and responsibilities will be to deliver high value products / solutions and advance the digital assets agenda across the enterprise – more specifically delivering digital asset capabilities. Main responsibilities will include:
Develop and execute product strategy and roadmap to bring compelling digital asset capabilities to clients.
Formulate and define scope and objectives for the product deliverables with thorough understanding of business processes in a specific business domain.
Lead the ideation, design and development of digital assets products focusing on scalability, security and compliance.
Provide guidance on blockchain, DLT capabilities – available internally or in the marketplace – to determine best path forward factoring in feasibility, maturity of solutions, cost, time to market etc.
Serve as Blockchain, DLT solutions expert to build digital asset servicing capabilities in partnership with business teams and technology. This includes designing and delivering pilots.
Evaluate different Blockchain protocols / platforms to explore alternative solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor to deliver blockchain based solutions.
Maintain familiarity with industry best practices and seek opportunities to implement as appropriate.
Resolve the most complex issues or inquiries from senior-level or key individuals at clients, as needed.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Advanced Degree in Math, Science / Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
Vast experience of working in one or more of the following areas - structured finance, securitization, payments, collateral.
Several years of experience developing products in blockchain/DLT and related technologies with strong understanding of token standards, and benefits of asset tokenization.
Demonstrated deep technical understanding of leading blockchain protocols, strengths and gaps.
Proven experience in product design and development with deep technical aptitude in developing new products.
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams comprising product managers, designers, and engineers.
Experience working with fin-techs / start-ups in the blockchain / DLT space a plus
Entrepreneurial and results oriented.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to accomplish goals through others, including employees, peers, and other function/business areas of the company.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023