Empower the Individual Through Crypto
Gemini is a crypto exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn more than 30 cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company that is subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law. Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to empower the individual through crypto.
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 want to help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Crypto is not just a technology, it's a movement.
At Gemini, our mission is to empower the individual and that includes giving our employees flexibility of choice â our Office Optional Policy allows employees to choose to work from one of our physical locations or from home.
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 Governance
The Head of Governance is a senior member of the Compliance Department with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the Compliance program governance and oversight. The Head of Governancemanages a team of Compliance professionals with a responsibility for Compliance policies and procedures; annual risk assessment; quality assurance and testing programs; regulatory exams and audits; customer complaint process; and metrics across all facets of the Compliance program. This position reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Help drive the departmentâs execution of a global Compliance program, while accounting for regional differences and unique business needs
- Help manage internal audit and regulatory exam reviews, and spearhead timely remediation of action plans
- Update, maintain and globalize Compliance policies, including BSA/AML, Sanctions, and other areas of applicable regulatory compliance
- Manage and perform Compliance risk assessments, including for BSA/AML and Sanctions
- Oversee all aspects of employee Compliance training, including BSA/AML
- Oversee the execution of all aspects of the quality assurance and testing process for Compliance functions
- Partner with the Risk organization to design and implement parameters for Compliance key risk indicators for escalation to senior management and drive department-wide accountability
- Coordinate independent third-party testing of the Compliance program on a periodic basis
- Manage and oversee a team of Compliance Program Governance professionals
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience building and operating various Compliance programs
- Subject matter expertise involving federal banking regulations, NYSDFS regulations, and/or Bank Secrecy Act and implementing regulations
- Bachelorâs degree in a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology, financial services, or security; prior experience working in fintech, or advancements in digital assets or high-growth tech companies payments a plus
- Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess risks in a fast-paced environment
- Track record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships
- 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
- Annual Learning & Development stipend
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible time off
Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $182,000 - $254,000 in New York City, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidateâs 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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