Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

Summary

Join Gemini, a global crypto and Web3 platform, as the Head of Transaction Monitoring and Investigations. Lead a team of analysts and investigators responsible for critical functions within Gemini’s AML/BSA/Sanctions program. Oversee transaction monitoring, investigations, and financial crime intelligence globally. Manage and mentor a team, ensuring timely SAR filings and collaborating with compliance technology partners. Advise on system tuning, perform coverage assessments, and develop relationships with law enforcement. Present to regulators and auditors. This role requires in-person presence twice a week in Seattle, WA, New York City, NY, or Miami, FL.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree/certifications preferred (JD/MBA/CAMS/CFE etc.)

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