Business Development Associate expanding enterprise adoption of Aave's blockchain technologies across fintechs and exchanges. Managing partnerships and integrations while collaborating cross-functionally.
Responsibilities
Drive enterprise adoption of Aave’s technologies across fintechs, neobanks, custodians, and exchanges
Identify and develop strategic ecosystem opportunities, including partnerships with exchanges, wallet providers, and payment platforms to scale Avara’s reach
Lead full-cycle sales processes from sourcing and qualification through to deal structuring, negotiation, and execution
Co-design products with partners by translating market needs into integration opportunities across Aave V4, GHO, and the broader Aave ecosystem
Partner with engineering and product to deliver bespoke solutions that connect traditional finance rails with onchain liquidity and yield infrastructure
Build and manage a strong pipeline of partners, establishing Aave as a trusted partner for onchain finance and custody innovation
Collaborate with marketing and ecosystem teams to define go-to-market narratives and partnership playbooks for fintech and institutional audiences
Work closely with leadership on revenue forecasting, deal prioritization, and strategic account management
Represent Aave at industry events, conferences, and executive forums to drive awareness and high-level engagement
Requirements
2–4 years of experience in DeFi, business development, or partnerships, ideally within crypto. Sales of BD experience at a fintech, exchange, or crypto infrastructure company is a strong plus
Deep understanding of DeFi protocols, liquidity markets, and yield products
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both developers and business stakeholders
Proven track record of driving measurable results through partnerships or integrations execution
Experience collaborating with marketing teams to drive partner-facing campaigns and ecosystem launches
Curiosity and creativity to ideate new product and partnership models leveraging Aave’s infrastructure
Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented. Able to manage multiple deal cycles in parallel
Self-starter attitude, capable of operating autonomously in a fast-moving, global organization
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