Summary

The Department: Risk

At Gemini, our Risk function plays a critical role in proactively identifying, assessing, responding to, and communicating Gemini’s exposure, both internally and externally. Gemini is building a robust second line of defense in a first-of-its kind industry; our goal: safeguard Gemini and our users so that we can continue to empower the individual through crypto.

The Role: Risk Lead

The APAC Risk Lead will be responsible for managing operational, market, and technology risks across Gemini’s Asia-Pacific operations. This individual will serve as the regional point of contact for risk management matters and will work cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Engineering, and Product teams to implement an enterprise risk framework aligned with global standards and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development, implementation, and execution of Gemini’s risk management framework across APAC entities.
2. Ensure compliance with regulatory risk requirements from MAS, ASIC, BMA, MFSA, and other local regulators.
3. Identify, assess, monitor, and report on financial, operational, cyber, and strategic risks.
4. Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to prepare risk assessments for regulatory licensing.
5. Monitor third-party and vendor risks.
6. Design and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards to report to senior management and the Board.
7. Serve as the primary risk liaison for APAC regulators and internal audits.
8. Support internal training and awareness programs on risk policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
2. 8+ years of experience in risk management, ideally in financial services, fintech, or crypto.
3. Strong knowledge of APAC financial regulations (e.g., MAS, ASIC, BMA, MFSA) and frameworks like MiFID II, MiCAR.
4. Experience with enterprise risk frameworks, operational risk, cyber risk, and regulatory reporting.
5. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
6. High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 2+ years of demonstrated experience in legal or policy writing, including drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory documents, to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
2. Experience in creating training materials.

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Compliance Knowledge
• Risk Analysis