BlackRock Posts Digital Assets MD Role, Up to $350K Base

BlackRock opens senior crypto role in New York

BlackRock posted a Managing Director, Digital Assets position on 18 March 2026. The role is based in New York City. It sits inside BlackRock's Corporate Strategy division, which oversees the firm's digital asset activities across its global business.

Base salary reaches up to $350,000

The posted base salary range runs from $270,000 to $350,000 per year. The role is open to candidates in New York State. BlackRock confirmed the salary band directly in the official job listing on its careers portal. Additional compensation, including bonuses, was not specified in the posting.

"This role is a leadership role within the Digital Assets organization at BlackRock, a business unit that leads our efforts across the firm's activities in digital assets, including cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenization.", 18 March 2026. — BlackRock, Corporate Strategy

Role spans crypto, stablecoins, and tokenization

The position covers three areas: cryptoassets, stablecoins, and tokenization. Tokenization is the process of recording ownership of real-world assets — such as bonds or real estate — on a blockchain, which is a shared digital ledger. Stablecoins are digital tokens whose value is pegged to a traditional currency, typically the US dollar. The Managing Director will lead strategy development, client engagement, and cross-functional execution across all three areas.