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About this role

Aave Labs is seeking a Head of Risk to lead the Risk team and manage risk frameworks for the Aave Protocol. This leadership role requires deep protocol knowledge and accountability in risk management.

Description

Aave Labs is a software technology company, renowned for building innovative web3 products based on blockchain technologies. Founded by Stani Kulechov, we’ve developed the battle tested Aave Protocol, the Aave-native stablecoin GHO, and Lens, a decentralized social networking protocol. With strategic acquisitions including the metaverse app, Sonar, and Family crypto wallet, Aave Labs is dedicated to realizing a people-powered internet that benefits everyone.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Risk team and own the risk frameworks for the Aave Protocol.
  • Coordinate with external risk service providers and set risk parameters.
  • Serve as the final sign-off on collateral onboarding and liquidation performance.
  • Lead a team of risk analysts, researchers, data scientists, and credit specialists.
  • Ensure Aave’s risk posture remains best-in-class as the protocol scales.
  • Monitor market structure changes and their implications for protocol risk.
  • Drive a culture of ownership within the team.
Requirements

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in risk management, preferably in DeFi or crypto.
  • Proven experience leading and managing a risk team.
  • Deep understanding of the Aave Protocol and its risk dynamics.
  • Strong grasp of market structure and portfolio risk management.
  • Experience with external risk service providers.
  • Excellent judgment under uncertainty and strong communication skills.
  • Background in traditional finance risk management.
Job Details
Market range (est.)$135k–$270k
LocationHybrid
AI Score★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10
PostedMay 14, 2026 (59d ago)
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Tech Stack
Stress TestingAave ProtocolMarket StructureDAOTraditional Finance RiskRisk GovernancePortfolio Risk ManagementLeadershipSimulation PlatformsRisk ToolingData ScienceLiquidation MechanismsDeFiCryptoDeFi GovernanceRiskExternal Risk Service ProvidersCredit AnalysisRisk Management

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