Ed, Head Of Sub Ledger And Networks

Job Summary We are hiring for a leadership role within Emerging Payment to head up the Subledger and Networks team. Overall accountability is to lead the DLT-native (Distributed Ledger Technology) sub-ledger and network strategy for Emerging Payments, establishing the golden source of truth for tokenized bank-issued instruments, liabilities and assets, and ensuring downstream processes, reporting and enterprise integrations are supported end-to-end. The role also defines network and distribution strategy, develops commercially viable partnerships, and applies the Digital Assets product principle of being network agnostic and strategically selective DLT-Native Sub-Ledger Strategy, Ownership and Architecture • Own the vision, strategy and business requirements for the DLT-native sub-ledger as the foundational record for tokenised instruments, liabilities and assets across Emerging Payments propositions. • Define the target operating model, data model, control requirements and governance standards so the sub-ledger operates as the golden source of truth with integrity, scalability, auditability and resilience. • Translate product, finance, operations and control requirements into a prioritised roadmap, ensuring design decisions support future product expansion, interoperability and safe scaling of tokenized balance sheet use cases. Key Responsibilities Golden Source Operations, Reporting and Integration Enablement • Ensure all downstream operational processes, controls, reconciliations, reporting and management information are supported by the sub-ledger, with clear ownership of data lineage, processing logic and exception handling. • Partner with Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Technology teams to ensure the sub-ledger supports booking, servicing, reporting, controls, client disclosures and integration into enterprise platforms and regulatory processes. • Establish service measures, control reporting and issue governance to maintain data quality, timeliness and trust in the ledger as the authoritative source across internal and external reporting needs. Networks, Distribution and Commercial Partnerships • Define the networks and distribution strategy for Emerging Payments propositions, identifying where the Bank should build, partner, connect or participate to scale client reach, utility and commercial value. • Develop and execute commercial partnership frameworks with market infrastructures, networks, fintechs and ecosystem participants, balancing strategic fit, economics, operational feasibility, control requirements and scalability. • Apply the Digital Assets product principle of “Network agnostic, strategically selective” to prioritise connectivity choices, avoid unnecessary concentration risk, and preserve optionality as market structures evolve. • Manage connectivity across both regulated institutional settlement networks (e.g. Partior, Swift Ledger, Agora, Ensemble, M-bridge etc.) and emerging public chain infrastructure, applying consistent governance and risk standards across both. Governance, Commercial Execution and Cross-Functional Delivery • Lead cross-functional delivery across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, Legal and Compliance to bring sub-ledger and network capabilities into production safely, efficiently and in line with business priorities. • Drive governance over roadmap sequencing, investment cases, third-party dependencies, controls and commercialization to ensure disciplined decision-making and transparent progress against strategic outcomes. • Represent the business in senior forums, articulate strategic trade-offs and ensure operating, conduct and reputational risks are proactively identified, escalated and managed through delivery and run. People and Talent • Lead and develop a team including two Director (B5) direct reports, setting clear mandates, priorities and development plans aligned to the Emerging Payments strategy. • Build deep domain capability across digital assets, ledger design, network partnerships and product governance, while fostering strong collaboration across a highly matrixed global organisation. • Create an inclusive, accountable and high-performance culture by role-modelling the Group’s Values, strengthening succession depth and coaching teams through ambiguity, change and innovation. Regulatory & Business Conduct • Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. • Take personal responsibility for embedding the …