All vacancies
Aave Labs

Head of Risk

Aave Labs · hybrid · head
cryptodefiweb3 Stress TestingAave ProtocolMarket StructureDAOTraditional Finance RiskRisk GovernancePortfolio Risk ManagementLeadershipSimulation PlatformsRisk ToolingData ScienceLiquidation Mechanisms
6.0
AI Score
The vacancy is strong in task clarity and requirements but lacks compensation details.
no salary info
Job 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.
About Aave Labs
Aave Labs is the original author and key contributor of the Aave Protocol, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform. The company builds blockchain-based products that enable users to earn, borrow, save, and swap digital assets in a non-custodial, permissionless environment.
DeFi · 50-200 · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2017 · https://aave.com/careers/dream-job-7017db1b-5cb8-440f-916f-f2e0fe5137a9
Apply to this role