Managing Director Product Specialists- Blockchain & Digital Tokens

Overview

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

The Managing Director Product Specialist – Blockchain and Digital Tokens is responsible for the strategy, development, and launch of the next‑generation distributed ledger and tokenized products within the bank. This role will grow and expand First Citizen’s Bank liquidity management capabilities, go‑to‑market strategies, and client growth. It will also help bridge the gap between innovative technology, banking, and market‑driven use cases.

• Product Strategy & Execution – develop and implement strategies for blockchain and tokenized products; identify market trends and client needs for liquidity product roadmap; collaborate with senior leadership on product roadmap and prioritization; participate in enterprise research on new distributed ledger concepts.
• Strategic Leadership and Vision – lead and mentor a team of product specialists; foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning; attract and retain top talent; communicate comprehensive product vision guiding the team across actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Product Performance – oversee performance of an innovative product portfolio; build KPI to understand changes and optimize funding, team allocation, and market positioning; review financial reporting and metrics; provide insights to executive management; build policies and standards for distributed ledger and tokenized products; ensure risk awareness and collaboration with compliance and legal.
• Transformation & Growth Initiatives – spearhead enterprise and commercial bank initiatives with multiple stakeholders and participate in key enterprise programs.
• Stakeholder Management & Influence – develop relationships with senior leaders across enterprise partners (Sales, Treasury, Ops, Risk, etc.) to identify challenges and opportunities; identify gaps in functionality and propose solutions for critical infrastructure.
• Client Advisory & Engagement – serve as product expert for internal teams and leadership; meet with clients to deepen understanding of product market fit; participate in meetings with high‑value clients and prospects, providing guidance on complex solutions.
• Organization Development – lead product organization to meet enterprise opportunities; organize teams based on enterprise strategies and structures; identify organizational gaps and propose solutions.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Product Management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Product Management.

3 years of Blockchain experience.

• MBA
• Liquidity Management Expertise
• Product development & innovation
• Liquidity products & banking ecosystem
• Presentation & public speaking
• Product development methodologies
• Executive‑level communication
• Risk Management in Banking
• Vision & Strategy Articulation
• Complex problem resolution
• Stakeholder Management
• Team building and motivation
• Performance Management

The base pay for this position is generally between $ and $. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Benefits are an integral part of total rewards, and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.

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