Vice President, Real World Asset

About PDAX
At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.

As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability. We expect our team to share in this responsibility and cherish our vision of a more open and equitable financial system.

We are looking for new team members that are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to talk

About The Role
The Vice President, Head of Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization will oversee the company's tokenization strategy. You will liaise with regulators, tokenization platforms, and other broker / dealers to formulate the company's tokenization roadmap and implementation plan for Real-World Assets (e.g., stablecoins, securities, commodities, etc). You will then work with the other PDAX teams to develop and implement the go-to-market strategy for the tokenized assets that will be offered through various PDAX channels.

You will work closely with the President of and the Chief Business Development Officer of PDAX for the entity's strategic initiatives.

General Responsibilities

• Formulation of the company's 5-year Tokenization Roadmap and Implementation Plan.
• Execution of the company's Tokenization Roadmap and Implementation plan by closely working with internal stakeholders, such as Operations, Compliance, Trading, etc. as well as external stakeholders, such as regulators, other broker / dealer entities, etc.
• Collaboration with the senior management team of PDAX and for the entity's tokenization strategy and evaluation of cross-entity synergies on tokenization.
• Ensure the tokens are compliant with regulations based on the circulars and regulations of the SEC, BSP, and other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years of experience in any of the following financial industries: Bank, Broker / Dealer, Asset / Trust Management, FinTech.
• Experience in upward relationship management (preferably with senior management teams) and downward relationship management.
• Extensive knowledge in securities including, but not limited to, Fixed-Income, Equities, Commodities, etc.
• Well-versed in the Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) of the Philippines including, but not limited to, securities settlements infrastructures, large-value and retail payment infrastructures, and securities custody infrastructures.

Nice-to-Haves

• SEC Certified Fixed Income Salesman and / or a Certified Treasury Professional
• Willingness to work in a startup environment – we need someone with an appetite for building.
• Enthusiasm for trading stocks, forex, or cryptocurrencies
• Interest in Blockchain and Technology
• Entrepreneurial spirit – you're not here to just execute. Inspire us and make this company yours

Our Culture

Communication

• We prioritize clear and transparent communication, ensuring that there is clarity among everyone we work with.
• We aim to have a collaborative environment where innovative ideas in investment strategies are shared openly and constructively, driving the industry forward.

Customer-focus

• We think about how our decisions impact our customers and ensure we provide the best experience that we can.
• We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, constantly learning from and listening to them, and always striving to look out for what's best for both sides.

Commitment

• We always aim to do the right thing and to do the right thing, excellently. We take accountability seriously and uphold ourselves to high standards, ensuring that we execute with attention to detail.
• We are dedicated to the long-term success of our clients in the dynamic world of financial technology, maintaining integrity and professionalism in every aspect of our work.