Analyst, Compliance (Investigations)

Unchain Data; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Discretionary annual bonus

New hire equity grant

Comprehensive health plans

401K with company matching

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Gemini is seeking an Analyst, Compliance (Investigations) to join the Compliance Team. You will perform Level 2 analysis of escalated alerts, prepare SARs, and help develop the compliance program within a best-in-class team.

You will conduct investigations into customer activity, apply blockchain analytics, and liaise with multiple departments while maintaining regulatory alignment and accurate documentation. Hybrid US role with potential remote work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or international equivalent.
• 1–2 years in financial services, law enforcement, digital asset services, or management consulting focusing on financial crime/compliance.
• Knowledge of virtual currencies, blockchain tracing or analytics tools.
• Knowledge of AML/BSA and sanctions regulations.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and case management systems.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to present to senior management.
• Authorized to work in the United States and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of customer activity to determine reporting warrants.
• Draft and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Perform blockchain analysis to review customer activity.
• Analyze customer data including IPs, devices, OSINT, transactions, KYC.
• Conduct customer outreach to gather additional information.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Blockchain analytics knowledge

English fluency

Education

BA/BS degree or international equivalent

Advanced degree/certifications (e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE)

Tools

Google Workspace

Case management systems

Blockchain analytics tools

Job description

About Us

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: Compliance

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.

The Role

Analyst, Compliance (Investigations)

In this role, you will work with a team of experienced compliance professionals responsible for critical functions on the Investigations Team within the Compliance Department. You will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, performing Level 2 analysis and adjudication of escalated alerts and cases (including referrals from Transaction Monitoring, Account Review, Market Surveillance, Legal, and other departments), preparing Suspicious Activity Reports ("SARs") for submission, and assisting with other critical components and development of the compliance program that may arise from time to time.

Gemini's Compliance team is constantly evolving and developing new processes and controls. In this role, you will contribute to that development, while being an integral part of a best-in-class Compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of customer activity to determine whether such activity warrants reporting in accordance with relevant AML regulation and guidance.
• Draft and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Perform blockchain analysis utilizing blockchain analytics to review customer activity, including direct and indirect exposure.
• Analyze customer data including, but not limited to, IP addresses, device information and signals, open source intelligence (OSINT), transaction histories, customer identification and source of wealth documentation.
• Conduct customer outreach to gather additional information regarding customer activity.
• Balance numerous projects, queues and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or international equivalent.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience within the financial services, law enforcement, digital asset services, and/or management consulting space focusing on financial crime and/or compliance.
• Knowledge of virtual currencies, digital transaction cycles or blockchain tracing/analytics tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards in relation to AML/BSA and Sanctions regulations.
• Comfort within a technology-forward company and facility with computer and web-based applications, including case management systems, and web-based databases.
• Knowledge of Google Suite Applications such as Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to present effectively to senior management.
• Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE.
• Expertise with blockchain analytics tools and open source blockchain explorers.
• Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory and business environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay
• 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

Compensation

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $67,500 - $90,000 in the State of New York. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Work Arrangement

In the United States, we offer a hybrid work approach at our hub offices, balancing the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Expectations may vary by location and role, so candidates are encouraged to connect with their recruiter to learn more about the specific policy for the role. Employees who do not live near one of our hubs are part of our remote workforce.