Associate Director, Digital Assets - CGS

FactSet • New York, NY

3d • $145,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Digital Assets for CUSIP Global Services (CGS) is responsible for developing and implementing CGS’ strategy related to cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities. The role works with stakeholders at FactSet, the American Bankers Association, and the CUSIP Board of Trustees to ensure that CUSIP and CGS ISINs remain fit for purpose and competitive identification solutions in the digital asset market. It also cultivates relationships across the digital asset ecosystem and participates in industry standards activities to represent CGS’ interests.

The position is based in New York City and uses a hybrid working environment; it is not available as fully remote. The budgeted salary range is $145,000–$175,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of experience in financial services, including exposure to both traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets/DeFi markets.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, financial instruments, securities issuance, and reference data ecosystems.
• Expertise in financial services standards and identifiers, including CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, and related industry frameworks.
• Knowledge of the digital asset ecosystem, including tokenized securities, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, wallets, public and private blockchain networks, digital asset exchanges, and token issuers.
• Demonstrated experience working with industry standards organizations, market infrastructure providers, regulators, or trade associations.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and influence stakeholders across financial institutions, industry bodies, and emerging digital asset market participants.
• Established network within the digital asset and financial services communities.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CGS’ overall strategy related to cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities.
• Work with FactSet, the American Bankers Association, the CUSIP Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders to keep CUSIP and CGS ISINs fit for purpose and among the identifiers of choice in the digital asset market.
• Cultivate and leverage relationships with digital asset ecosystem participants, including exchanges, wallet hosting services, and token issuers.
• Participate in standards activities, including ISO TC68 and ANSI X9, to represent CGS’ interests in the maintenance and implementation of digital asset standards.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations.
• Career progression planning with dedicated monthly learning and development time.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees.
• Opportunities to participate in a global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior