Hybrid Head of Crypto Lending – Borrowing

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About the role

  • Own the P&L for the Lending & Borrowing business unit — accountable for both revenue generation and cost efficiency.
  • Define and execute the commercial strategy for Uphold’s digital asset lending products, focusing on customer acquisition, retention, and profitability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Risk, Treasury, and Compliance to ensure scalable and compliant business operations.
  • Build and manage partnerships across the crypto ecosystem — including institutional lenders, exchanges, decentralized protocols, and liquidity providers.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a results-driven, innovative, and risk-aware culture.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to digital asset credit markets, DeFi integration, and on/off-ramp liquidity management.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in financial services, crypto, or fintech, including leadership roles in lending, borrowing, or structured products.
  • Proven success in building or scaling a digital asset lending business — ideally in both retail and institutional markets.
  • Deep understanding of crypto markets, blockchain-based collateral models, and DeFi protocols.
  • Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership experience.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Understanding of U.S. lending regulations and digital asset risk frameworks.
  • Prior experience launching crypto lending or yield products at a leading exchange, lending platform, or fintech.
  • Experience working in a regulated, fast-paced, and globally distributed organization.
  • Fluency in using large language models to increase performance in professional settings.
  • Based in or willing to relocate to New York (preferred).

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance.
  • Home office stipend to support the setup of a productive home office.
  • Generous PTO, healthcare coverage, and employee assistance programs.
  • Interesting and fun events and celebrations.
  • Foodie culture and well-stocked office kitchen.

Job title

Head of Crypto Lending – Borrowing

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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