Vanguard Hires Head of Digital Assets on July 6 to Shape $12 Trillion Firm's Crypto Strategy

According to Vanguard's job posting on July 6, the $12 trillion asset manager is hiring a Head of Digital Assets to lead strategy and execution within its Personal Wealth division. The role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, governance, and client-facing capabilities across Dallas, Scottsdale, Charlotte, and Malvern in a hybrid model.

The hire follows Vanguard's December 2025 decision to allow clients to trade third-party cryptocurrency ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana. This marks a shift from December 2024, when Vanguard called crypto speculative investments with no role in long-term portfolios.