Lead, Sanctions Compliance Advisory

Empower the Individual Through Crypto

Gemini is a crypto exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn more than 30 cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company that is subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law. Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to empower the individual through crypto.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we want to help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Crypto is not just a technology, it's a movement.

At Gemini, our mission is to empower the individual and that includes giving our employees flexibility of choice — our Office Optional Policy allows employees to choose to work from one of our physical locations or from home.

Select roles that are location-specific will still be eligible for flexible schedules.

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 compliance, technology, and operational professionals who develop new approaches to solving classic problems using cutting edge tools and processes. Join us and help define the Compliance Department of the Future.

The Role: Lead, Sanctions Advisory

The Compliance Lead, Sanctions Advisory, is a senior member of the Compliance team, responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Sanctions Compliance Program globally across Gemini, while promoting consistency. In this role, you will serve as the global sanctions subject matter expert and escalation point for the broader Compliance department and other functions.   To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong knowledge of the OFAC requirements, global sanctions standards, and industry best practices.  

Responsibilities:

• Drive an effective sanctions compliance program to ensure regulatory compliance
• Use strong knowledge of sanctions laws/regulations to provide guidance to business and compliance personnel
• Serve as the central point of contact for all OFAC-related escalations, issues, and best practices
• Establish and update policy and minimum procedures to ensure compliance with OFAC filtering and reporting requirements for all business units
• Ensure sanctions compliance policies and procedures remain up to date
• Work closely with Financial Crimes counsel and Compliance personnel to effectively drive and execute on sanctions compliance framework
• Be responsible for timely OFAC reporting (Annual Blocked Property, Blocked or Rejected Transactions)
• Draft and file necessary disclosures to OFAC
• Advise and oversee the continued global effective implementation and refinement of a robust sanctions risk and controls framework
• Maintain and manage internal watch lists, and coordinate with other internal groups on timely and accurate implementation of all watch lists
• Work cross-functionally to address and remediate sanctions-related issues

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant OFAC/sanctions experience in the financial services, fintech, or consulting industry
• Strong knowledge of U.S. sanctions regulations (including OFAC, Department of State, Commerce Department) and familiarity with global sanctions regulations
• Experience with transaction monitoring in the context of sanctions compliance
• Proven change agility capability
• Experience working in a global program 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important, as well as the ability to analyze and assess new rules and regulations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to function as a trusted advisor to control functions
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology, financial services, or security; prior experience working in fintech, or advancements in digital assets or high-growth tech companies payments a plus
• Experience working for or with an international company is preferred
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess risks in a fast-paced environment
• Track record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships
• JD preferred

It Pays to Work Here

We take a holistic approach to compensation at Gemini, which includes:

• Competitive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Equity
• Flexible vacation policy
• Retirement Plan Matching
• Generous Parental leave
• Comprehensive health plans
• Training and professional development

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 and affirmative action employer. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

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