Senior Associate, Blockchain Investigations
About the position 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: Transaction Monitoring and Investigations The Role: Senior Associate, Blockchain Investigations In 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. 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. 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. This role is required to be in person twice a week at either our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office. Responsibilities • 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 Requirements • 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, blockchain analytics company, or law enforcement • Advanced blockchain analytics, tracing, and investigation skills; self-learner who can seek and develop knowledge of emerging on-chain intelligence • 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 Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE • Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards in relation to AML/BSA/Sanctions regulations • Familiarity with subpoenas and the lifecycle of different law enforcement investigations • Familiarity with Google Suite Applications • Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory and business environment Benefits • Competitive starting salary • 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 Apply tot his job