Senior Compliance Associate, Gemini

• This role is best suited for a candidate that has deep interest in blockchain architecture, including knowledge of consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and bridges, among other blockchain applications, and has demonstrated proficiency performing advanced tracing on multiple blockchains
• 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

Desirable

• 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
• N this role, you will work with a team of experienced compliance professionals responsible for executing a critical component of our BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance program
• You will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, performing complex blockchain analysis and investigation of escalated alerts and cases, preparing Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) filings, and identifying trends and patterns in on- chain activity to drive enhancements to our compliance risk management program
• Gemini’s Compliance team is constantly evolving and developing new operations and controls
• In this role, you will contribute to that development as an integral part of the Investigations Team
• 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