The Sr. VP – Head of Digital Assets, Wholesale Banking, is responsible for defining and executing the company’s institutional Digital Assets strategy, establishing the bank as a trusted and regulated leader in the UAE and regional markets. The role acts as the single accountable owner for wholesale digital asset initiatives, balancing commercial outcomes with strong governance, regulatory compliance, and risk discipline. The incumbent must craft the strategic vision, develop the product strategy, design the roadmap, seek budgetary approvals, and assume complete autonomy with accountability for delivering results.
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Responsibilities
- Own and execute the company’s Wholesale Digital Assets strategy and multi-year roadmap.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new use cases for digital assets that align with the bank’s strategic objectives.
- Establish and lead squads dedicated to the delivery of prioritized digital asset initiatives.
- Proactively manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of initiatives.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all digital asset products and processes adhere to regulatory standards.
- Partner with technology teams to design and implement scalable blockchain and stablecoin solutions.
- Position the company as a preferred banking partner for regulated Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
- Advance stablecoin-based payments as a regulated payment rail for selected use cases.
- Develop and scale Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization across priority asset classes.
- Represent the bank in external forums and regulatory discussions related to digital assets.
Requirements
- 15+ years’ experience in Wholesale Banking.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within the digital assets space.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, computer science, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of corporate banking products, services, and digital assets trends.
- Track record of successfully driving wholesale digital assets initiatives and achieving business objectives.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire a team.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Proficient project management skills, with the ability to deliver on time and within budget.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effective in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
- Passion for digital innovation and a customer-centric mindset.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, risk-taking, and creating transformative businesses.
