Director of Enterprise Sales & Partnerships at Aave Labs, driving technology adoption in fintech, exchange, and custody sectors. Collaborating with C-Suite and technical teams to create innovative financial solutions.
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 Aave'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
7+ years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, or partnerships — ideally within fintech, exchanges, custody, or payments
Proven ability to originate, negotiate, and close large-scale deals with financial institutions, enterprise clients, and technology partners
Strong product and technical fluency, able to understand APIs, smart contracts, and how DeFi infrastructure integrates with enterprise systems
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to ideate new product and partnership models that create tangible business value
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and legal teams to bring complex solutions to market
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills, comfortable engaging with executive and technical stakeholders alike
Strategic thinker with an analytical and commercial mindset; data-driven decision-making
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
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