Senior Digital Assets Payments Solution Lead

Location: PCS CA, Toronto

Years of Experience: 10-15 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Digital Assets Payments Solution Lead to define and deliver next-generation solutions in tokenized deposits, stablecoins, digital assets, cross-border payments, and blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong banking and payments domain expertise, with practical knowledge of DLT/blockchain technologies, custody and wallets, token issuance, and digital asset operating models.

Responsibilities

- Lead the design and implementation of creative digital asset solutions within existing banking systems.
- Develop solution architectures, operating models, product propositions, and transformation roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital asset solutions into payment ecosystems.
- Provide executive-level communication and consulting to stakeholders on digital asset initiatives.

Mandatory Skills

- 10+ years of experience in banking, payments, transaction banking, treasury, or financial services technology.




- Strong understanding of payment ecosystems and bank technology architecture.
- Practical knowledge of DLT/blockchain and digital asset infrastructure.
- Experience with tokenized deposits, stablecoins, digital assets, blockchain-based payments, and cross-border payments.
- Strong understanding of API, event-driven, and integration architectures.

Preferred Skills

- Expertise in ISO 20022 and SWIFT messaging.
- Experience with real-time/instant payment networks and cross-border payment orchestration.
- Familiarity with core banking and payment hub platforms, treasury and liquidity management platforms.
- Knowledge of institutional digital asset custody, smart contracts, and blockchain platforms.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives in financial services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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