Head of Financial Crimes

About the Company

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss in 2014. Gemini offers a wide range of crypto products and services for individuals and institutions in over 70 countries.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. 

At Gemini, our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom.

In the United States, we have a flexible hybrid work policy for employees who live within 30 miles of our office headquartered in New York City and our office in Seattle. Employees within the New York and Seattle metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office twice a week, unless there is a job-specific requirement to be in the office every workday. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first workforce. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC and Seattle offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible.

The Department: Compliance

Compliance at Gemini is a team dedicated to managing the next generation of financial crime prevention in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. We are a diverse group of technology, legal, and operational professionals who develop new approaches to solving classic problems using cutting edge tools and processes.

The Role: Head of Financial Crimes

Gemini is seeking a highly-experienced and dynamic compliance professional to lead our enterprise-wide financial crimes compliance program. You will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and execution of the financial crime compliance framework, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption, and work closely with other members of the Compliance leadership team to ensure the program is scalable and suitable as the business expands. This role is best suited for someone that is adept at providing clear and succinct guidance regarding financial crime risks at the executive level, but equally has a deep appreciation for the operational aspects of a program and is comfortable rolling-up their sleeves. The Head of Financial Crimes will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and be part of the Compliance leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and execution of the global financial crimes compliance framework, including AML, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption
• Manage and lead a high-performing team of financial crimes compliance professionals that support the global financial crime compliance program
• Coordinate with local MLROs to ensure compliance with local requirements
• Serve as a thought leader in supporting and driving innovative, technology-focused compliance solutions
• Lead discussions related to the firm’s financial crimes compliance program with external parties, including business partners, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies
• Report to the company’s senior management team and the Board on emerging AML and Sanctions issues

Qualifications:

• 15+ years experience in financial crimes compliance roles at regulated financial institutions with a global presence, including at least 5+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience scaling key aspects of a financial crime compliance program, including KYC, Investigations, and Sanctions compliance
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations related to AML, CTF, and Sanctions
• Extensive experience interacting with global regulators
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Familiarity with AML and Sanctions risks in the digital asset space

• Competitive starting salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible time off

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $182,000 - $254,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

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