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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: Compliance

The Compliance Team at Gemini is dedicated to managing the next generation of financial crime prevention in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. We are a diverse group of technology, legal, compliance, and operational professionals who develop new approaches to solving classic problems using cutting edge tools and processes.

The Role: Analyst, Compliance (Investigations)

In this role, you will work with a team of experienced compliance professionals responsible for critical functions on the Investigations Team within the Compliance Department. You will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, performing Level 2 analysis and adjudication of escalated alerts and cases (including referrals from Transaction Monitoring, Account Review, Market Surveillance, Legal, and other departments), preparing Suspicious Activity Reports ("SARs") for submission, and assisting with other critical components/development of the compliance program that may arise from time to time. 

Gemini's Compliance team is constantly evolving and developing new processes and controls. In this role, you will contribute to that development, while being an integral part of a best-in-class Compliance team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations of customer activity to determine whether such activity warrants reporting in accordance with relevant AML regulation and guidance.
• Draft and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Perform blockchain analysis utilizing blockchain analytics to review customer activity, including direct and indirect exposure.
• Analyze customer data including, but not limited to, IP addresses, device information and signals, open source intelligence (OSINT), transaction histories, customer identification and source of wealth documentation.
• Conduct customer outreach to gather additional information regarding customer activity.
• Balance numerous projects, queues and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or international equivalent.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience within the financial services, law enforcement, digital asset services, and/or management consulting space focusing on financial crime and/or compliance.
• Knowledge of virtual currencies, digital transaction cycles or blockchain tracing/analytics tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards in relation to AML/BSA and Sanctions regulations.
• Comfort within a technology-forward company and facility with computer and web-based applications, including case management systems, and web-based databases.
• Knowledge of Google Suite Applications such as Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to present effectively to senior management. 
• Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE.
• Expertise with blockchain analytics tools and open source blockchain explorers.
• Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory and business environment.

• Competitive starting pay
• 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 $67,500 - $90,000 in the State of New York. 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. 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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