Head of Digital Assets

Truist

. Develop and execute a multi-year Digital Assets roadmap aligned with Enterprise Payments strategy .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in blockchain technology, digital asset ecosystems, and payment innovations, with a strong focus on product lifecycle management and strategic stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead large-scale transformations and develop market-driven financial products aligned with regulatory standards.

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Blockchain Technology ExpertiseProduct Lifecycle ManagementPayments Innovation LeadershipStakeholder EngagementFinancial Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Digital Asset DevelopmentTreasury Management SolutionsTokenizationCross-Border Payment SolutionsReal-Time Payment SolutionsMarket Opportunity AssessmentCommercialization StrategiesDue DiligenceVendor SelectionRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Executive Thought LeadershipStrategic PrioritizationCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (MBA Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsFintechDigital IdentityStablecoinsCentral Bank Digital CurrenciesEmerging Payment RailsLiquidity ProductsDigital Asset EcosystemsIndustry Standards Bodies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year Digital Assets roadmap aligned with Enterprise Payments strategy
Monitor industry developments across blockchain, tokenization, central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, digital identity, and emerging payment rails
Establish strategic priorities and investment recommendations for digital asset capabilities
Serve as executive thought leader on future-state payments innovation
Build and manage a portfolio of digital asset products and capabilities
Establish product vision, market opportunity assessments, business cases, and commercialization strategies
Drive product lifecycle management from concept through implementation and scale
Partner with sales teams to translate client needs into product enhancements
Identify opportunities to improve treasury, liquidity, settlement, and cross-border payment capabilities
Represent Truist at industry conferences, consortiums, and market forums
Develop Truist's external digital assets narrative and market positioning
Evaluate strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisition opportunities
Lead due diligence and vendor selection processes for digital asset solutions
Ensure initiatives align with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk standards
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security, and Audit functions
Develop governance frameworks supporting digital asset innovation
Maintain awareness of evolving federal and state regulatory requirements
Partner with Enterprise Technology to define architecture and capability requirements
Align stakeholders across Enterprise Payments, Merchant Services, Commercial Card, Corporate Banking, and Wholesale Banking
Lead cross-functional working groups focused on emerging payments innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline
15+ years of experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or product management
10+ years leading product teams and enterprise-scale initiatives
Demonstrated experience developing payments, treasury, fintech, or digital financial products
Experience leading executive-level stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives
Experience managing large-scale transformations and commercialization efforts
Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Deep expertise in blockchain technology, distributed ledger systems, tokenization, or digital asset ecosystems
Experience with stablecoin, tokenized deposit, cross-border payment, or real-time payment solutions
Knowledge of payment networks, treasury management solutions, and liquidity products
Experience working with financial regulators and compliance organizations
Track record of launching innovative financial products at scale
Industry participation in digital asset working groups, consortiums, or standards bodies
English language fluency required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
At least 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment, prorated based on date of hire and full-time or part-time status
10 sick days during the first year of employment, prorated
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan, depending on position and division
Restricted stock units, depending on position and division
Deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division