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: Risk
At Gemini, our Risk function plays a critical role in proactively identifying, assessing, responding to, and communicating Geminiâs exposure, both internally and externally. Gemini is building a robust second line of defense in a first-of-its kind industry; our goal: safeguard Gemini and our users so that we can continue to empower the individual through crypto.
The Role: Risk Lead
The APAC Risk Lead will be responsible for managing operational, market, and technology risks across Geminiâs Asia-Pacific operations. This individual will serve as the regional point of contact for risk management matters and will work cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Engineering, and Product teams to implement an enterprise risk framework aligned with global standards and local regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and execution of Geminiâs risk management framework across APAC entities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory risk requirements from MAS, ASIC, BMA, MFSA, and other local regulators.
- Identify, assess, monitor, and report on financial, operational, cyber, and strategic risks.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to prepare risk assessments for regulatory licensing.
- Monitor third-party and vendor risks.
- Design and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards to report to senior management and the Board.
- Serve as the primary risk liaison for APAC regulators and internal audits.
- Support internal training and awareness programs on risk policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in risk management, ideally in financial services, fintech, or crypto.
- Strong knowledge of APAC financial regulations (e.g., MAS, ASIC, BMA, MFSA) and frameworks like MiFID II, MiCAR.
- Experience with enterprise risk frameworks, operational risk, cyber risk, and regulatory reporting.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in legal or policy writing, including drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory documents, to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Experience in creating training materials.
It Pays to Work Here
We take a holistic approach to compensation at Gemini, which includes:
- Comprehensive health plans covered at 100% for employees and dependents
- Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive paid time off
In Singapore, we have a hybrid work policy. Employees are expected to work from the office part of the week. We believe our hybrid approach 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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