12+ years in technology or product delivery within banking/financial services; 4+ years in blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets, stable coins, tokenization and real‑time payments
Detailed knowledge of digital asset ecosystem
Hands on experience of smart contracts development and deployments
Bachelor’s in CS/IT/Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Certifications valued: Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF), Security (CISSP/CISM), Blockchain/DLT (Hyperledger, Corda, CBP), Agile (PMI‑ACP/Scrum).
Deep knowledge of DLT platforms and smart contracts; expertise in custody architectures, HSM/MPC, and key ceremonies.
Proficiency in secure integration patterns (APIs, event streaming/Kafka), encryption standards (TLS/PGP), and key management.
Experience with performance tuning, throughput optimisation, and operational resilience for distributed platforms.
Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and vendor governance; data‑driven decision‑making.
Budget ownership and financial acumen; disciplined risk management, incident response, and preventive controls.
Strong Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban), backlog management, and cross‑functional collaboration.