Job Title : Technical Program Manager (TPM) Banking, Wealth Management & Digital Assets
Location : New York, NY (Hybrid)
Duration : 12 months
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in Banking, Wealth Management, and Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency ecosystems to lead strategic technology initiatives across financial products and platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology teams, drive end-to-end program execution, and help shape the future of wealth and banking solutions leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies.
This role requires strong domain knowledge in financial services, experience managing large-scale technology programs, and an understanding of crypto custody, tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, digital asset trading, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Leadership
Lead complex cross-functional programs from ideation through execution and production rollout.
Define program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.
Manage multiple workstreams across engineering, architecture, product, compliance, operations, and business stakeholders.
Drive Agile delivery practices and establish governance frameworks for program execution.
Banking & Wealth Management Solutions
Partner with business stakeholders to design and deliver solutions across:
o Wealth Management platforms
o Private Banking
o Investment Advisory
o Portfolio Management
o Trading & Brokerage
o Asset Servicing
o Client Onboarding and KYC
Drive modernization of legacy banking and wealth management systems.
Digital Assets & Crypto Initiatives
Lead delivery of crypto-related products and services including:
o Crypto custody solutions
o Digital wallets
o Tokenized assets
o Stablecoins
o Blockchain-based settlements
o Crypto trading and execution platforms
o Staking and digital asset servicing
Collaborate with security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence in digital asset programs.
Assess emerging blockchain technologies and identify opportunities for business adoption.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, business teams, product organizations, and engineering.
Present program status, risks, budget updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Influence decision-making and align stakeholders across multiple organizations.
Risk, Compliance & Controls
Ensure programs align with regulatory requirements across banking and digital assets.
Drive implementation of controls related to:
o AML/KYC
o Data Privacy
o Information Security
o Operational Risk
o Digital Asset Governance
Partner with compliance and risk teams during audits and regulatory reviews.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
8+ years of experience in Technology Program Management, Product Delivery, or Technology Consulting.
5+ years of experience within Banking, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, or Asset Management.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale enterprise technology programs.
Strong understanding of:
o Wealth Management platforms
o Investment products
o Securities lifecycle
o Portfolio management processes
o Banking operations
Experience working with distributed teams and executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, or Web3 initiatives.
Knowledge of:
o Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins
o Tokenization frameworks
o Smart contracts
o DeFi ecosystem
o Digital asset custody models
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting digital assets globally.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
Prior experience working with leading financial institutions, investment banks, wealth managers, or fintech organizations.
Technical Skills
Agile / Scrum / SAFe Program Management
API and Microservices Architecture
Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
Data Platforms and Analytics
Enterprise Integration Patterns
DevOps and CI/CD Practices
Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence
Leadership Competencies
Executive Communication
Strategic Thinking
Program Governance
Risk Management
Stakeholder Influence
Problem Solving
Decision Making under Ambiguity
Team Leadership and Mentoring
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