Job Description
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:
- Lead the development, implementation, and execution of Gemini’s risk management framework across APAC entities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory risk requirements from MAS, ASIC, BMA, MFSA, and other local regulators.
- Identify, assess, monitor, and report on financial, operational, cyber, and strategic risks.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to prepare risk assessments for regulatory licensing.
- Monitor third-party and vendor risks.
- Design and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards to report to senior management and the Board.
- Serve as the primary risk liaison for APAC regulators and internal audits.
- Support internal training and awareness programs on risk policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in risk management, ideally in financial services, fintech, or crypto.
- Strong knowledge of APAC financial regulations (e.g., MAS, ASIC, BMA, MFSA) and frameworks like MiFID II, MiCAR.
- Experience with enterprise risk frameworks, operational risk, cyber risk, and regulatory reporting.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience in creating training materials.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communications Skills
- Compliance Knowledge
- Risk Analysis