Head of Risk

About us   Aave Labs began with a simple question: how do we make financial services like borrowing, saving, and earning more accessible globally?   We built the Aave Protocol, now the world’s largest and most trusted onchain lending market, connecting decentralized finance with individuals, traditional finance, and fintech.   Today, we build trusted, high-quality products that expand access to lending, credit, and savings globally   Our culture   We build trusted products that help people access and discover economic opportunities.   We hold a high bar for quality and craftsmanship. No detail is too small. Trust depends on it.   We’re a global team building products people can actually use, turning complex technology into something simple and reliable.   We stay aligned, move quickly, and think long term, while keeping teams lean and focused on impact.   About the role We’re looking for a Head of Risk to lead the Risk team and own Aave Labs’ risk-governance framework across its contributions to the Aave Protocol and its products. You’ll coordinate with external risk service providers, set and monitor risk parameters, and provide final internal Risk sign-off on collateral onboarding, material protocol-risk recommendations, and product or strategy launches and material changes. This is a leadership role that requires deep protocol knowledge, strong accountability, and the judgment to make high-stakes decisions. You’ll lead the Risk team and work closely with embedded quantitat