Commercial & Market Strategy Director – Digital Assets

Overview

In this role you will shape SS&C’s digital asset strategy from London, leading market and commercial initiatives. You will work with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, pricing, and go-to-market plans for digital asset offerings. You’ll monitor market trends, identify partnerships, and communicate strategy to senior leadership. This is an opportunity to drive growth in a fast-evolving digital asset space within a global technology provider.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Professional development reimbursement including SS&C University
• Competitive holiday scheme
• Competitive wellbeing benefits
• Diversity & inclusion
• Hands-on team training

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial and market strategies for digital asset products and services aligned with company objectives
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend spotting in digital assets and blockchain
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances
• Collaborate with product, technology, legal, and compliance to define product roadmaps and regulatory adherence
• Lead go-to-market with pricing, positioning, and messaging for new digital asset offerings
• Engage with clients, prospects, and industry stakeholders to gather needs and feedback
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management and external partners on digital asset strategies and performance
• Monitor market performance, adoption, and financial metrics; make data-driven optimization recommendations
• Stay updated on regulatory landscapes, tech advancements, and best practices in digital assets

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 7-10 years in commercial strategy, market development, or product management within financial services with focus on digital assets, blockchain, or crypto
• Understanding of digital asset types (stablecoins, tokenized securities) and underlying tech
• Knowledge of mutual funds value chain
• Proven track record in developing and launching new products and commercial strategies
• Strong analytical ability to translate market data into insights
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across levels and with partners
• Familiarity with financial regulations for digital assets (MiCA, DORA, SEC guidance) is a plus
• Self-starter with proactive, fast-paced work style
• Proficiency in English; additional languages a plus

• Excellent communication and presentation
• Interpersonal skills and collaboration
• Influence across organizational levels
• Digital assets and blockchain knowledge
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Go-to-market strategy, pricing, positioning, and messaging

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