Head of Tokenization

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle. At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth. We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. You’ll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.   Head of Tokenization   We are seeking a senior Product leader to drive our strategic expansion from crypto-assets into all tokenized assets so the Talos platform has front-to-back support for tokenized equities, bonds and other emerging asset classes on-chain. You will own this strategic initiative, working closely with the Head of Product Strategy and other product managers to drive go-to-market strategy; client and partner engagement; and setting overall project delivery direction. This position is ultimately accountable for P&L in a new product line. Responsibilities   Lead specification, high-level design and delivery of a full tokenized securities venue platform and its integration into Talos, inclusive of all key elements Market structure Liquidity provision, clearing & settlement On-chain vs. off-chain integrations Identity and KYC/AML Regulatory reporting Direct technical product management and Engineering, both dedicated project resources and cross-team dependencies, to ensure rapid, coordinated delivery of the new product Develop and own relationships with early design partners & ecosystem partners to iteratively shape product requirements, and drive key build/buy/partner decisions Work with Revenue on go-to-market strategy, materials, marketing and own product line P&L Work with Legal & Compliance to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and help identify opportunities coming out of emerging regulatory directions worldwide Qualifications   10+ years of professional experience Experience leading complex capital markets technology projects at banks, brokerages, asset managers, fintechs or FMIs Demonstrated track record of product ownership working with internal and external stakeholders Deep knowledge of capital markets across the life of the trade trading, financing, risk management and trading controls, clearing and settlement, etc.) and ability to think critically about what changes and what stays the same with tokenized assets Experience developing crypto or tokenized asset trading, portfolio, clearing & settlement products and demonstrated knowledge of blockchain networks and DeFi Effective collaboration cross-functionally and cross-product to drive project success in a fast-changing environment More about Talos Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture! Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024 Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is