Head of Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

About the Company

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all — bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure.

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 Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

In this role, you will lead a team of experienced transaction monitoring analysts and investigators responsible for critical functions within Gemini’s AML/BSA/Sanctions program. These include, but are not limited to, analysis and adjudication of transaction monitoring and alerts, sanctions screening/analysis review, SAR filings and review, subpoena responses and analysis, 314(b) reviews and other critical components/development of the compliance program. This role is best suited for a dynamic individual who leads from the front, excels at talent development, and has extensive experience in high paced environments.

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:

• Oversee the AML transaction monitoring (TM), investigations, and financial crime intelligence function that supports the Gemini group globally.
• Manage, lead, and mentor a team of transaction monitoring and investigations analysts conducting reviews of both fiat and blockchain activity.
• Oversee the SAR filing process, ensuring the timely filing of high quality SARs.
• Work closely with compliance technology partners to maintain and enhance transaction monitoring systems.
• Advise on screening and monitoring systems tuning exercises.
• Perform periodic Transaction Monitoring Coverage Assessments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement bodies.
• Present on the TM and investigations processes to regulators, auditors, and other third parties.
• Provide regular MI/reporting to Head of Financial Crimes and other key members of Compliance.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in AML investigations within the financial services space with at least 4+ years managing a team of investigators. Experience at a digital asset or fintech company is strongly preferred.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement on complex investigations.
• Extensive experience presenting to regulators, auditors, and other third parties.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain analytics is a must. 
• Deep knowledge of transaction monitoring systems, including testing and tuning.
• Very strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to adapt to an ever changing regulatory environment in order to implement policies/procedures designed to keep the platform/ecosystem safe/secure. 
• BA/BS degree. Advanced degree/certifications preferred (JD/MBA/CAMS/CFE etc.).

• 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 $150,500 - $215,000 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, 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. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC, Seattle, and Miami offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first workforce.

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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