Manager, IT Risk

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. As a publicly traded company, Gemini is poised to accelerate this vision with greater scale, reach, and impact.

The Department: Risk

At Gemini, our Risk function plays a critical role in proactively identifying, assessing, responding to, and communicating Gemini’s 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: Manager, IT Risk

The Head of Technology Risk position is predominantly focused on helping the overall risk management group and different areas of technology to come together. This role will be helping establish areas from a risk and control perspective and working as a bridge between IT stakeholders, the business and the risk management department.

This role is required to be in person twice a week at either our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment & Monitoring
  • Support the execution of the IT risk management framework, including risk identification, analysis, and reporting.
  • Perform regular IT risk assessments and control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls.
  • Maintain the IT risk register, ensuring timely updates and accurate reporting of risk exposures.
• Governance & Frameworks
  • Assist the Head of IT Risk in maintaining risk policies, standards, and procedures that align with Gemini’s enterprise risk management program.
  • Coordinate with Technology and Security teams to ensure policies and controls are properly implemented and followed.
  • Help prepare materials for risk committees, regulators, and senior leadership.
• Controls & Testing
  • Partner with IT and Security teams to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.
  • Support control testing efforts for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations.
  • Track remediation efforts for identified gaps or deficiencies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a liaison between IT Risk and other functional areas, facilitating risk awareness and control adoption.
  • Provide guidance to IT teams on risk and control considerations for new projects, initiatives, and system changes.
  • Contribute to risk awareness training and initiatives across the organizatio
• Reporting & Metrics
  • Assist in the development of risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs).
  • Support the Head of IT Risk in communicating IT risk posture to senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration).
• Technology Risk professional with in-depth knowledge of IT risk, Cybersecurity, Network risk, operational risk, 3rd party risk and other risks.
• Proven experience in technology risk management and data governance.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working at a digital asset institution.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are a plus.

• 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 $112,000 - $160,000 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 offer a hybrid work approach at our hub offices, balancing the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Expectations may vary by location and role, so candidates are encouraged to connect with their recruiter to learn more about the specific policy for the role. Employees who do not live near one of our hubs are part of our remote 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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