Head of Compliance, Gemini Galactic Markets, LLC

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.

About the Department

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

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory and support to the broker-dealer business and oversee the development of the broker-dealer compliance program
• Oversee the FCM compliance program, including the firm's risk management program and annual CCO report
• Oversee daily customer segregation computations and related financial and regulatory filings across both the broker-dealer and FCM
• Supervise trade and market surveillance across the firm's securities and derivatives products
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FINRA, NFA, SEC, and CFTC exams and inquiries
• Maintain the firm's AML program covering both broker-dealer and FCM activities
• Draft, maintain, and implement Written Supervisory Procedures and other internal policies and procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, product, and legal teams on trading system operations to ensure compliance with regulation and regulatory expectations
• Advise on core compliance matters including registrations, employee trading, outside business activities, and continuing education requirements
• Review and approve advertising, marketing, and sales materials

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• Active FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses; NFA Series 3 (or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire)
• 10+ years of securities and/or commodities regulatory compliance experience
• Deep expertise in broker-dealer and/or FCM operations and the associated regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and NFA compliance requirements
• Comfort working in a technology-forward environment
• Superior writing skills, including the ability to analyze and assess large amounts of information into succinct responses
• Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree/certifications, e.g. JD, MBA
• Familiarity with virtual currencies, digital transfer platforms, ATS
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Interest in building the future of compliance and an owner’s mindset to your work
• Experience with surveillance and supervision across securities and derivatives at a multi-registrant firm

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The base salary range for this role is between $150,500 - $279,500 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. 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.

Schedule

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. 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.