Fidelity Investments · 1 day ago
Head of Digital Asset Operating Platform – Blockchain-Enabled Operations
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $400K/yr
15+ years expFidelity Investments is seeking a visionary executive leader to architect, build, and scale the operating platform that will power the future of digital asset investments and on-chain finance. This role involves leading the design and implementation of infrastructure for digital assets fund and portfolio investment services, integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial operations.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute the multi-year strategic roadmap for the digital asset operating platform — integrating fund administration and transfer agent, and portfolio-accounting functions with blockchain-based systems
Architect the core infrastructure stack for digital asset investments, tokenized funds and financial assets — including modules for on-chain accounting, valuation, NAV calculation, fund administration, and transfer-agency services
Design core ledger, data, and oracle frameworks that reconcile off-chain financial records with on-chain smart-contract and blockchain data
Establish the technical and operational foundations for on-chain accounting, NAV calculation, investor servicing, and settlement
Build and lead multidisciplinary teams across operations, product, technology, accounting, data management, risk, and compliance to deliver the platform vision
Design and implement organizational and governance structures and operating charters appropriate for digital asset and on-chain financial environments
Recruit and mentor talent across finance, blockchain, and operations disciplines, fostering a culture of innovation, control, and accountability
Implement decision-making frameworks and escalation paths that enable agility while maintaining strong institutional governance
Lead design and implementation of on-chain fund-accounting and investor-record systems, integrated with enterprise data and record-keeping standards, fund-administration and transfer agent platforms
Oversee development of accounting and back office administration infrastructure supporting digital asset trading, custody, staking, and yield activities
Define policies for smart-contract deployment, private-key management, cyber resilience, and operational continuity
Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance aligned with applicable regulatory agencies and authorities, including SEC, CFTC and equivalent global standards
Establish data-governance, reporting, and control frameworks to ensure transparency, accuracy, and traceability across funds and portfolios
Champion tokenization frameworks for different asset classes and product structures, including money-market funds, private credit, private equity, ETFs, and structured finance, and interoperability across blockchains
Operate effectively within a large, matrixed organization, aligning functions across technology, operations, investment management, finance, risk, and compliance
Navigate consensus-oriented cultures, build credibility, and drive alignment among multiple senior stakeholders and governance bodies
Communicate with clarity across executive committees, board forums, and regulatory stakeholders to secure buy-in for digital-asset platform and product initiatives
Serve as the internal bridge between traditional and blockchain-native teams, ensuring integrated business design and operational discipline
Represent the firm in industry and regulatory working groups, shaping standards for tokenized fund and digital asset operations
Establish strategic partnerships with custodians, administrators, oracle providers, and blockchain infrastructure firms
Provide thought leadership on the future of on-chain fund services, digital-asset governance, and tokenized capital markets
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in asset management, fund administration, or financial-operations roles, including at least 5 years in digital-asset, cryptocurrency, or blockchain-based finance
Proven record of designing and implementing large-scale operating platforms supporting both traditional and digital assets
Direct experience building and scaling teams and organizations, including defining structure, roles, processes, and performance governance
Demonstrated success working across large, matrixed organizations with multiple senior stakeholders in a consensus-driven culture, achieving alignment and results
Deep expertise in fund accounting, valuation, investor servicing, and transfer agency for traditional investment products
Proven track record building infrastructure for cryptocurrency investment operations, including wallet management, custody, settlement, and on-chain reconciliation
Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, smart-contract design, tokenization standards, and interoperability protocols
Familiarity with DeFi primitives (staking, liquidity pools, lending protocols) and their integration into institutional frameworks
Expertise in designing data architecture, reconciliation, and control frameworks
Proven ability to translate strategic vision into executable programs through structured governance, roadmap execution, and stakeholder management
Visionary yet pragmatic leader who combines strategic insight with operational execution
Exceptional communicator capable of aligning diverse senior stakeholders around a common mission
Deep curiosity about how blockchain transforms investment operations and a disciplined approach to risk and compliance
Strong sense of ownership and commitment to building institutional infrastructure for the next generation of finance
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
Market-leading retirement
Generous paid time off and parental leave
Charitable giving employee match program
Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career
Company
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Abigail Johnson
Chairman & CEO
Jeanmarie Ward
Senior Vice President of Architecture
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