Responsibilities:

📍Act as the nominated MLRO for Gemini UK’s EMI and the registered cryptoasset business as an EMD and MLR Individual 📍Lead on all aspects of core compliance including AML/CTF/PF as well as sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption 📍Maintain effective oversight over all financial crime processes, including outsourced processes 📍Ensure 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 📍Assist in the development and maintenance of a strong compliance culture 📍Enhance existing financial crime processes and controls and advise on the implementation of new controls that reflect changing business and regulatory requirements 📍Maintain 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 📍Ensure prompt investigation of internal suspicious activity reports (SARs) and ensure the timely submission of external SARs 📍Maintain relationships with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory bodies as appropriate and promptly respond to any requests for information 📍Maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies and respond to requests for information in a timely manner 📍Submit regulatory reports to the FCA 📍Perform horizon scanning for new and upcoming changes to regulatory requirements impacting Gemini UK’s financial crime processes 📍Ensure 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 📍Report regularly to the senior management team and the Board on emerging compliance and AML issues, including an annual report to the Board 📍Deliver compliance training to global teams and ensure that the standards and scope of all training is appropriate 📍Manage internal and external audits of Gemini UK’s AML/CTF and sanctions framework

Qualifications:

📍BA/BSc/LLB degree or international equivalent 📍Minimum 10 years of experience in the UK financial services industry and regulatory regime with a focus on AML/CTF compliance 📍At least one previous MLRO role held 📍Experience working in a crypto, payments or FinTech firm preferred 📍Additional compliance qualifications preferred (e.g. International Compliance Association or ACAMS) 📍Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a strong attention to detail 📍Experienced in working collaboratively across different teams and departments 📍Good organisational skills and time management 📍Flexible mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist in various compliance functions as needed 📍Flexibility working across multiple projects and tasks in a fast-growth environment