About the company
Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, wallet, and custodian that makes it simple and secure to buy bitcoin, ether, and other cryptocurrencies.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
šAct as the nominated MLRO for Gemini UKās EMI and the registered cryptoasset business as an EMD and MLR Individual šLead on all aspects of core compliance including AML/CTF/PF as well as sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption šMaintain effective oversight over all financial crime processes, including outsourced processes šEnsure all applicable policies and procedures are in place, updated in line with legislative requirements and industry guidance and approved by Senior Management / Board as necessary šAssist in the development and maintenance of a strong compliance culture šEnhance existing financial crime processes and controls and advise on the implementation of new controls that reflect changing business and regulatory requirements šMaintain a robust business-wide risk assessment methodology and perform the risk assessment on an at least annual basis, including an assessment of the effectiveness of controls šEnsure prompt investigation of internal suspicious activity reports (SARs) and ensure the timely submission of external SARs šMaintain relationships with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory bodies as appropriate and promptly respond to any requests for information šMaintain relationships with law enforcement agencies and respond to requests for information in a timely manner šSubmit regulatory reports to the FCA šPerform horizon scanning for new and upcoming changes to regulatory requirements impacting Gemini UKās financial crime processes šEnsure Gemini meets all new regulatory requirements - including translating new regulations into understandable business requirements, working with Change Management / Group Functions to ensure delivery of any new requirements to ensure compliance šReport regularly to the senior management team and the Board on emerging compliance and AML issues, including an annual report to the Board šDeliver compliance training to global teams and ensure that the standards and scope of all training is appropriate šManage internal and external audits of Gemini UKās AML/CTF and sanctions framework
Qualifications:
šBA/BSc/LLB degree or international equivalent šMinimum 10 years of experience in the UK financial services industry and regulatory regime with a focus on AML/CTF compliance šAt least one previous MLRO role held šExperience working in a crypto, payments or FinTech firm preferred šAdditional compliance qualifications preferred (e.g. International Compliance Association or ACAMS) šExcellent written and verbal English communication skills with a strong attention to detail šExperienced in working collaboratively across different teams and departments šGood organisational skills and time management šFlexible mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist in various compliance functions as needed šFlexibility working across multiple projects and tasks in a fast-growth environment