Senior Associate, Compliance

Summary

Join Gemini's Compliance team as a Senior Associate, focusing on blockchain investigations to safeguard the platform from financial crimes. You will conduct complex blockchain analysis, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and identify trends in on-chain activity. This role requires deep knowledge of blockchain architecture and advanced tracing skills across multiple blockchains. You will also contribute to the development of compliance risk management programs and trainings. The position necessitates in-person work twice a week in either Seattle, WA, New York City, NY, or Miami, FL. Gemini offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a discretionary annual bonus, long-term incentives, comprehensive health plans, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and flexible time off.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or international equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant AML-related work experience with at least 3 years of experience conducting blockchain investigations, preferably for a regulated digital asset business or law enforcement
• Advanced blockchain analytics, tracing, and investigation skills
• Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations with experience drafting and preparing SAR filings
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results timely and effectively
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into succinct responses
• Experience presenting to and collaborating with law enforcement and regulatory bodies
• Ability to work independently
• Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex blockchain investigations in order to identify potential financial crime and safeguard Gemini’s platform from bad actors
• Draft and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports to relevant regulatory agencies
• Conduct customer outreach to gather additional information regarding customer activity
• Leverage device intelligence and open source research in performing investigations
• Assist with the development of ongoing trainings to the compliance team
• Participate in business specific projects, which may include presentations to external parties, examinations, and audits
• Balance numerous projects, queues and priorities in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Remain current with industry developments and new BSA/AML rules, regulations and guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards in relation to AML/BSA/Sanctions regulations
• Familiarity with subpoenas and the lifecycle of different law enforcement investigations
• Familiarity with Google Suite Applications
• Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory and business environment

Benefits

• 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