Head of Risk, Gemini

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in risk management, with a background in financial services or cryptocurrency-related industries
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and the broader financial markets
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the financial technology space
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with external regulators and auditors
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage and mentor a team of risk professionals
• 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

Desirable

• Gemini is looking for a Head of Risk who will lead and execute a global risk management strategy for the organization. The Head of Risk at Gemini plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's stability and growth in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment. This leader will work closely with every department across the organization
• Recommend, build, and implement enterprise risk management and mitigation strategies and ensure they meet regulatory requirements
• Ensure risk management approach adheres to the Company’s risk appetite
• Conduct relevant enterprise risk assessments, including new product assessments
• Oversee the Company’s issue management framework
• Facilitate relevant external assessments, such as annual SOC 1 examinations
• Manage the Risk Team’s governance, risk, and compliance tool, including cataloguing the organization’s process, risk, and control library
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand the business requirements for products and services, develop effective working relationships with risk owners, and ensure risks related to products and services are understood by Senior Management
• Provide regular reporting to Senior Management and the Board detailing risk exposures and performance against risk appetite to facilitate decision-making
• Set mission, vision, and goals for the Risk team. Develop, lead, and motivate the Risk team to maximize effectiveness and deliver on goals
• Foster innovation and drive enhanced efficiency in all Risk processes
• Provide proactive and practical risk management advice to key stakeholders
• Keep abreast of key developments in the global risk landscape