Associate, Compliance (KYC Onboarding)

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

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: Associate, Compliance (KYC Onboarding)

Gemini is looking for a smart, friendly individual who is organized, detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a world-class Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and quick study who is comfortable working within the fast-paced environment of a growing FinTech firm. This is a unique opportunity to make a real, immediate impact in an exciting new technology at an industry leading firm well-positioned for success.

This role is required to be in person twice a week at either our Seattle, WA, New York City, NY, or Miami, FL office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform institutional and retail customer on-boarding using CDD and EDD research efforts and strategies as well as utilizing sound judgment and strong decision-making.
• Draft and send RFIs directly to customers as needed.
• Review issues escalated by external compliance personnel.
• Identify potential red flags at onboarding and escalate as appropriate.
• Work cross-functionally and globally with teams across the enterprise to address compliance related issues.
• Facilitate customer requested account modifications.
• Perform ad-hoc special projects as required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BA/BS degree or international equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on AML/CTF compliance.
• Strong understanding of KYC requirements and best practices.
• Previous experience performing customer onboarding, including assessment of customer risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail. 
• Track record of success and results, ideally in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.
• Flexible mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist in various compliance functions as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE.
• Working knowledge of digital asset trading and blockchain technology, including previous experience working with blockchain analytics tools.
• Familiarity with building out Confluence pages.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language ability.
• Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory landscape and fast-paced business environment.
• Experience working with business and project management tools such as Looker and JIRA.

• 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 $82,500 - $110,000 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 offices in Seattle and Miami. Employees within the New York, Seattle, and Miami 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, Seattle, and Miami 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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