# Ethereum Institutional Seeks Tokyo Lead to Build Asia-Pacific Finance Ties By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/38056 Published: 2026-10-22T16:04:14.000Z Updated: 2026-10-22T16:04:14.000Z Section: Business > The position covers banks, asset managers, securities firms and financial infrastructure providers, and calls for five to seven years of traditional finance experience. Ethereum Institutional is seeking a Tokyo-based Asia-Pacific lead to build ties with banks and other financial firms as it promotes Ethereum’s practical use in traditional finance. The role covers Japan and the broader region. It involves developing partnerships with banks, trust companies, asset managers, securities firms and financial infrastructure providers. Applicants should have five to seven years of traditional finance experience, speak Japanese and English fluently, and have connections in Japan’s financial and digital-asset sectors. Ethereum Institutional previously named [David Duong as its U.S. lead](). ## Links in this article - [David Duong as its U.S. lead](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/35290)