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:
- Wealth Management platforms
- Private Banking
- Investment Advisory
- Portfolio Management
- Trading & Brokerage
- Asset Servicing
- 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:
- Crypto custody solutions
- Digital wallets
- Tokenized assets
- Stablecoins
- Blockchain-based settlements
- Crypto trading and execution platforms
- 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:
- 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:
- Wealth Management platforms
- Investment products
- Securities lifecycle
- Portfolio management processes
- Banking operations
- Experience working with distributed teams and executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, or Web3 initiatives.
- Knowledge of:
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins
- Tokenization frameworks
- Smart contracts
- DeFi ecosystem
- 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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