Head of Digital Assets

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Head of Digital Assets</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> New York, NY (Hybrid)</p> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $150,000 – $200,000 base + discretionary bonus</p> <p><strong>Type:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>RQD* Clearing is a next-generation correspondent clearing firm built to support the most innovative FinTechs, Retail and Institutional Broker-Dealers, RIAs, and Foreign Brokers. Headquartered in New York and built entirely on cloud-native, real-time technology, RQD delivers seamless clearing, custody, and execution solutions in today's rapidly evolving financial landscape. We are a fast-growing firm with an entrepreneurial culture, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to improving markets for all participants.</p> <p>As we continue to expand our capabilities into digital assets and tokenized securities, we are seeking a visionary Head of Digital Assets to help define and execute RQD's strategy across the full digital asset spectrum — from infrastructure and compliance to client strategy and product development.</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p>This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned digital asset professional to step into a leadership role at a rapidly scaling clearing firm at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. You will work directly with RQD's senior management team to lead the vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution of our digital asset initiatives. You will be the firm's subject matter expert across the full digital asset landscape — bringing your depth of knowledge to bear on smart contracts, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenization, and regulatory compliance.</p> <p>This is not a supporting role — it is a seat at the table. You will shape how RQD enters and grows in the digital asset space.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with senior management to define and execute RQD’s digital asset strategy, roadmap, and market positioning</li> <li>Lead the evaluation, design, and integration of digital asset capabilities across RQD’s clearing and custody platform</li> <li>Oversee smart contract analysis, blockchain infrastructure considerations, and tokenized asset settlement workflows</li> <li>Develop and maintain the firm’s digital asset compliance framework, including AML/KYC, regulatory reporting, and evolving SEC/CFTC guidance</li> <li>Serve as the internal expert on stablecoins, tokenized securities, DeFi protocols, and digital asset market structure</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology, Compl