Assistant Vice President, Digital Assets chez SIFMA

SIFMA is seeking a strong financial industry / public policy professional with digital assets experience. The candidate will support SIFMA’s activities related to the integration of digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT) into securities markets and operations.  There will be a particular focus on the modernization of regulatory frameworks to accommodate tokenized securities, payment stablecoins, and DLT applications, as well as ways that these new technologies and products can support industry processes. Responsibilities will include supporting SIFMA’s regulatory and legislative advocacy around digital asset issues with a range of government agencies and Congress; the development of industry best practices and benchmarking; and support of digital asset industry projects. Experience in securities markets, regulation, and/or operations combined with exposure to digital assets policy, operations and/or strategy is required. The candidate must have exemplary written and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic qualifications. Candidates with an advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five years plus related experience working in the financial services industry.
• Exposure and to and experience with digital assets in a policy, operations and/or strategic capacity, ideally with a particular focus on regulated products.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and legislative landscape affecting digital assets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to quickly learn / research, assess and provide creative solutions to complex issues, as supporting SIFMA’s development of comment letters and policy recommendations on these issues will be a core responsibility.
• Proven record of leading projects, developing, and building consensus.
• Ability to operate with senior levels within the official sector and with our member firms, as well as third-party consultants and law firms.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to be responsive to members’ needs.

About us:

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry's one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). 

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Eligible to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)
• Mobile Subsidy
• Commuter Subsidy

Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000

SIFMA offers salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]  and indicate “Digital Assets” in the subject line of your email.

SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.