Morgan Stanley is ramping up its digital asset strategy by seeking a senior engineer to lead development of decentralised finance and real-world asset tokenisation infrastructure.
A LinkedIn job posting shows the bank is targeting blockchain architecture capable of integrating public networks with private, permissioned ledgers to support scalable and compliant digital asset services.
The role specifically references decentralised finance and tokenisation, reflecting the firm’s intention to build “scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant solutions” bridging traditional banking and crypto markets.
The posting lists Ethereum and Polygon for public network liquidity and scaling, alongside Hyperledger and Canton Network for institutional-grade, privacy-focused transactions.
The infrastructure expansion supports Morgan Stanley’s plan to launch crypto trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana on its E Trade platform in the first half of the year.
The move mirrors broader activity among traditional finance firms, with BlackRock and Fidelity Investments advancing tokenisation initiatives and blockchain integration.
The hiring push signals that large financial institutions are shifting from exploratory pilots toward permanent digital asset infrastructure aimed at generating long-term revenue streams.
At the time of reporting, Ethereum price was $1,959.28.