Senior Associate, Compliance (Investigations)

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.

The Department: Compliance

The Compliance Team at Gemini is 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, compliance, and operational professionals who develop new approaches to solving classic problems using cutting edge tools and processes.

The Role: Senior Associate, Compliance (Investigations)

In this role, you will work with a team of experienced compliance professionals responsible for executing a critical component of our BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance program. You will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, performing complex blockchain analysis and investigation of escalated alerts and cases, preparing Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) filings, and identifying trends and patterns in on- chain activity to drive enhancements to our compliance risk management program. This role is best suited for a candidate that has deep interest in blockchain architecture, including knowledge of consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and bridges, among other blockchain applications, and has demonstrated proficiency performing advanced tracing on multiple blockchains. Gemini’s Compliance team is constantly evolving and developing new operations and controls. In this role, you will contribute to that development as an integral part of the Investigations Team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex blockchain investigations in order to identify potential financial crime and safeguard Gemini’s platform from bad actors
• Draft and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports to relevant regulatory agencies
• Conduct customer outreach to gather additional information regarding customer activity
• Leverage device intelligence and open source research in performing investigations
• Assist with the development of ongoing trainings to the compliance team
• Participate in business specific projects, which may include presentations to external parties, examinations, and audits
• Balance numerous projects, queues and priorities in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Remain current with industry developments and new BSA/AML rules, regulations and guidance

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or international equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant AML-related work experience with at least 3 years of experience conducting blockchain investigations, preferably for a regulated digital asset business or law enforcement
• Advanced blockchain analytics, tracing, and investigation skills
• Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations with experience drafting and preparing SAR filings
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results timely and effectively
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into succinct responses
• Experience presenting to and collaborating with law enforcement and regulatory bodies
• Ability to work independently
• Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards in relation to AML/BSA/Sanctions regulations
• Familiarity with subpoenas and the lifecycle of different law enforcement investigations
• Familiarity with Google Suite Applications
• Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory and business environment

It Pays to Work Here

The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:

• 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 $95,000 - $133,000 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.

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.

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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