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: Institutional Sales
The Role: Senior Associate, Institutional Sales
This is the perfect role for someone who has spent some time honing their institutional sales and trading skills and is ready to take those skills into a new asset class. This person will be responsible for managing their own independent pipeline of prospective clients while collaborating with the team to cover existing clients. In addition, this person must be a strategic thinker who can help product managers effectively prioritize critical client feedback to influence the development of new product features and innovations. The role will report to the Head of Institutional Sales.
This role is required to be in person twice a week at our New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities:
- Become a subject matter expert for Gemini’s Spot and Derivatives exchange, OTC Spot and Derivatives, Custody, Staking, and other institutional products
- Prospect and generate new business for Gemini
- Work with the leadership to identify and implement key sales go-to-market strategies and originate targets in the market
- Use reputation and expertise in the institutional financial market to establish strong relationships with institutional decision-makers and investors
- Execute on relationship management processes for acquired institutional clients
- Develop a solution-driven approach to serve our institutional client base which may require creative out of the box thinking and working closely with our offices globally
- Partner closely with Trading and Product to improve execution, liquidity, product capabilities, and the overall client experience
- Identify and develop new revenue opportunities across OTC and adjacent institutional products
- Synthesize client feedback and market insights to help Product and Trading teams prioritize opportunities and inform new product development
Qualifications:
- 4-5 + years experience preferable crypto, institutional sales, OTC, trading, or execution
- Proven ability to originate, close, and grow institutional business
- Strong existing relationships across hedge funds, prop firms, asset managers, family offices, and crypto-native institutions
- Demonstrated track record of driving trading volume and revenue
- Strong understanding of OTC, spot, derivatives, liquidity, execution, and prediction markets
- Ability to independently own and grow a book of institutional clients
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to identify new revenue opportunities
- Partner closely with Trading and Product to improve execution, liquidity, and client experience
- Identify and develop new revenue opportunities across OTC and adjacent products
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong network of crypto asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, market makers and intermediaries in Web 3 and Crypto to leverage
- Experience in a startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
- Competitive starting pay
- Competitive commission-based 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 for this role is $85,000 in the State of New York. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for our competitive bonus commission plan, including a direct percentage commission payout based on revenue generated from covered clients. The base salary is also not inclusive of our 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. All employees, however, are required to onboard in-person at one of our office locations.
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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Skills Required
- 8-10+ years of experience in institutional sales, OTC trading, or execution roles
- Proven track record of generating meaningful institutional trading volume and revenue
- Deep existing relationships across hedge funds, prop trading firms, family offices, asset managers, and crypto-native institutions
- Strong understanding of OTC market structure, liquidity dynamics, derivatives, and execution workflows
- Experience across traditional markets (FX, equities, commodities, fixed income) and/or digital assets
- Familiarity with institutional onboarding, DDQs, and regulated financial environments
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with senior institutional counterparts
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- In person twice a week at New York City office
Gemini Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gemini and has not been reviewed or approved by Gemini.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan choices alongside dental and vision coverage at low employee cost. Feedback suggests these offerings meet common needs and are a relative bright spot within the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting after a short eligibility period. Feedback suggests this support is competitive for the sector and valued by employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are characterized by flexible vacation, generous sick time, and notable parental leave. Feedback suggests these policies offer meaningful flexibility for family and personal needs.
Gemini Insights
What We Do
Gemini is a licensed digital asset exchange and custodian. We built the Gemini platform so customers can buy, sell, and store digital assets (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zcash) in a regulated, secure, and compliant manner.
Why Work With Us
Digital assets and blockchain technology have the power to transform the world for good. This truth, along with our core values, form the bedrock of our company and culture. We are a mission-driven, team-based, inclusive, and determined community of thought leaders who invest in each other and the long game. Join us in our mission!
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