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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for tokenization in the United States is $241,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $200,000.00 and $300,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Tokenization job typically involves working with financial transactions, data security, or blockchain technology to convert sensitive data into secure, non-sensitive equivalents called tokens. Professionals in this role implement tokenization systems to protect sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or personal data, from fraud or breaches. They may work with compliance teams to ensure adherence to data security regulations. The job often requires expertise in encryption, cybersecurity, and payment processing technologies.

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One of the main challenges in a tokenization role is staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats while ensuring that payment and sensitive data remain secure and compliant with industry regulations. Professionals in this role often need to balance the demands of integrating tokenization solutions with existing IT infrastructures and minimizing disruptions to business operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including developers, compliance officers, and external vendors—requires strong communication and project management skills. By proactively addressing these challenges, tokenization specialists play a pivotal role in protecting valuable data assets and fostering customer trust.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tokenization position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a tokenization role, candidates need a solid understanding of payment card industry (PCI) standards, data security protocols, and encryption technologies, often supported by a computer science degree or relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM. Technical proficiency with tokenization platforms, cybersecurity tools, and payment processing systems is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are valuable soft skills for collaborating across IT and business teams. These skills are essential for protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and implementing secure, seamless payment solutions.

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Infographic showing various Tokenization job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $241,295 per year, or $116 per hour.
Lead, Institutional Tokenization Origination & Structuring

Lead, Institutional Tokenization Origination & Structuring

UBS - Experienced professionals - job boards

New York, NY • On-site

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Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Originate and shape institutional tokenization opportunities across divisions by converting strategic priorities into concrete initiatives with clear sponsorship and measurable outcomes.

  • Drive end-to-end execution of complex tokenization initiatives, including strategic approach, partner selection, delivery planning, and cross-functional coordination.

  • Act as a central orchestrator across divisions to align stakeholders, maintain momentum, and integrate regulatory, governance, and risk considerations into initiative design and execution.

UBS rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 142 rated banks

Job description

Are you passionate about the future of banking through digital transformation and digital assets. Do you see yourself playing an integral part in driving strategic projects and shaping the Group Digital Assets transformation globally?
We are seeking an emerging leader to originate, shape, and drive the execution of institutional tokenization initiatives globally across the firm, in close partnership with Investment Bank (IB), Asset Management (AM), Global Wealth Management (GWM), and Personal & Corporate Banking (P&C). This role sits at the intersection of capital markets, regulation, and blockchain-enabled market infrastructure.

It is designed for a "rising star" who can identify and translate strategic opportunities into executable, institutionally viable solutions by mobilizing stakeholders across a complex organization. This is not a standalone business development role and not a tokenization platform/product ownership role. Success depends on credibility, influence, conceptual thinking, problem solving skills, and the ability to deliver outcomes across organizational boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
originate and shape institutional tokenization opportunities across IB, AM, GWM, and P&C, converting strategic priorities into concrete initiatives with clear divisional sponsorship and measurable outcomes
drive end-to-end execution of complex tokenization initiatives, including strategic approach, partner selection, delivery planning, and cross-functional coordination across Product, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Distribution/Coverage
act as a central orchestrator across divisions, aligning stakeholders and maintaining momentum without direct authority, including managing competing priorities and ambiguous problem spaces
partner closely with internal and external Tokenization Platform Owner/teams (product & infrastructure ownership) to translate institutional requirements into scalable platform capabilities, while maintaining clear decision rights and separation between origination/structuring and platform ownership
plan and support negotiation of strategic partnerships with key ecosystem participants (e.g., custodians, infrastructure providers, tokenization agents, administrators, exchanges), ensuring commercial, operational, and regulatory viability
integrate regulatory, governance, and risk considerations into initiative design and execution, ensuring institutionally robust pathways to market across relevant jurisdictions
establish and improve repeatable execution patterns (governance, templates, workstreams, decision forums, milestones) to increase delivery velocity and transparency across initiatives
represent the firm credibly in key discussions with internal and external executive stakeholders as required by the initiative (e.g., institutional clients, strategic partners, industry forums), focused on delivery and scalable structures
Additional US Responsibility
act as a key interface to regional management in the US, ensuring a coherent and executable Digital Assets strategy by aligning global priorities with regional market, regulatory, and client requirements
What Success Looks Like (12-18 months)
a sponsor-backed portfolio of priority ecosystem initiatives across IB, AM, GWM, and P&C with clear governance, decision rights, and delivery milestones
progress 2-3 cross-divisional tokenization initiatives from concept through structured delivery planning to executed launch or a defined go-live pathway, depending on complexity and jurisdiction
a repeatable "institutional tokenization playbook" covering structuring patterns, partner archetypes, risk/compliance pathways, and execution routines
demonstrable stakeholders pull: divisions proactively bring opportunities because the role accelerates delivery rather than creating friction

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We want to create superior value for our clients, shareholders and employees. And we want to stand out as a winner in our industry for our expertise, advice and execution, our contribution to society, our work environment and our business success.

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Securities, commodity contracts, and financial investments

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