​For years, tokenisation has been one of finance’s favourite buzzwords. But as Hong Kong and Singapore move from pilot projects to regulated frameworks, tokenisation is finally becoming a tangible reality — and with it, a major shift in the skills banks and financial institutions need.

From Concept to Capability

Tokenisation — the process of representing real-world assets like bonds, funds, or deposits on blockchain — is no longer a proof-of-concept exercise. TheHong Kong Monetary Authority’s stablecoin frameworkand theFSTB’s Digital Assets Policy Statement 2.0have moved digital assets into the mainstream.

The message is clear: traditional institutions can no longer sit on the sidelines. To stay competitive, they mustbuild teams capable of operating in a tokenised economy.

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New Roles Emerging in Banking and Finance

The rise of tokenised finance is redefining how financial institutions structure their teams. We’re now seeing strong demand for:

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• Digital Asset Structurers:

  Professionals designing new tokenised products and integrating them into regulated financial systems.

• Blockchain Integration Specialists:

  Engineers connecting legacy infrastructure to distributed ledger platforms.

• Tokenisation Product Leads:

  Cross-functional leaders bridging compliance, product, and technology.

• Custody and Settlement Experts:

  Specialists ensuring secure, compliant handling of digital assets and on-chain transactions.

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These roles don’t just require technical knowledge — they demanda hybrid skill setcombining regulatory fluency, financial acumen, and digital literacy.

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A Shift in Hiring Mindset

This evolution is forcing banks to rethink traditional hiring models. Rather than relying solely on legacy finance experience, institutions are now seekingagile, cross-trained professionalswho can operate in both digital and regulated environments.

At Captar, we’re seeing clients prioritise:

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• Professionals with

  hands-on blockchain experience, even outside traditional finance.

• Candidates with

  innovation and product transformation backgrounds.

• Teams that can

  collaborate across compliance, tech, and business strategy.

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How Captar Helps

As Asia’s#1 digital asset recruitment partner, Captar supports banks and financial institutions across Hong Kong and Singapore to:

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• Identify and attract top tokenisation and blockchain professionals.

• Build hybrid teams that blend

  traditional finance and digital asset expertise.

• Benchmark compensation for emerging roles in a rapidly shifting market.

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Tokenisation is not just transforming markets — it’s transforming people. And the institutions that invest in the right talent today will be the ones defining tomorrow’s financial infrastructure.

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