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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 compliance risk in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. We are a diverse group of technology, legal, and operational professionals who develop new approaches to solving classic problems using cutting edge tools and processes.
The Role:
Head of Compliance, Gemini Galactic Markets, LLC
Gemini is seeking a dynamic self-starter to lead our broker dealer and future commission merchant compliance program. This role requires deep expertise across federal securities and commodities regulation, SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and NFA, with hands-on experience building and running compliance programs at a retail-facing brokerage and FCM. The ideal candidate has strong command of supervisory and surveillance operations across listed securities and derivatives, financial and segregation reporting obligations, and familiarity with digital assets. This role will report into Gemini’s Global Chief Compliance Officer. This role is required to be in person twice a week at our New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide compliance advisory and support to the broker-dealer business and oversee the development of the broker-dealer compliance program
- Oversee the FCM compliance program, including the firm's risk management program and annual CCO report
- Oversee daily customer segregation computations and related financial and regulatory filings across both the broker-dealer and FCM
- Supervise trade and market surveillance across the firm's securities and derivatives products
- Serve as the primary point of contact for FINRA, NFA, SEC, and CFTC exams and inquiries
- Maintain the firm's AML program covering both broker-dealer and FCM activities
- Draft, maintain, and implement Written Supervisory Procedures and other internal policies and procedures
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, product, and legal teams on trading system operations to ensure compliance with regulation and regulatory expectations
- Advise on core compliance matters including registrations, employee trading, outside business activities, and continuing education requirements
- Review and approve advertising, marketing, and sales materials
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree
- Active FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses; NFA Series 3 (or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire)
- 10+ years of securities and/or commodities regulatory compliance experience
- Deep expertise in broker-dealer and/or FCM operations and the associated regulatory frameworks
- Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and NFA compliance requirements
- Comfort working in a technology-forward environment
- Superior writing skills, including the ability to analyze and assess large amounts of information into succinct responses
- Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree/certifications, e.g. JD, MBA
- Familiarity with virtual currencies, digital transfer platforms, ATS
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Interest in building the future of compliance and an owner’s mindset to your work
- Experience with surveillance and supervision across securities and derivatives at a multi-registrant firm
It Pays to Work Here
The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:
- 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
Salary Range:
The base salary range for this role is between $150,500 - $279,500 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. 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.
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.
At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.
About the Company
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 compliance risk in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. We are a diverse group of technology, legal, and operational professionals who develop new approaches to solving classic problems using cutting edge tools and processes.
The Role:
Head of Compliance, Gemini Galactic Markets, LLC
Gemini is seeking a dynamic self-starter to lead our broker dealer and future commission merchant compliance program. This role requires deep expertise across federal securities and commodities regulation, SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and NFA, with hands-on experience building and running compliance programs at a retail-facing brokerage and FCM. The ideal candidate has strong command of supervisory and surveillance operations across listed securities and derivatives, financial and segregation reporting obligations, and familiarity with digital assets. This role will report into Gemini’s Global Chief Compliance Officer. This role is required to be in person twice a week at our New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide compliance advisory and support to the broker-dealer business and oversee the development of the broker-dealer compliance program
- Oversee the FCM compliance program, including the firm's risk management program and annual CCO report
- Oversee daily customer segregation computations and related financial and regulatory filings across both the broker-dealer and FCM
- Supervise trade and market surveillance across the firm's securities and derivatives products
- Serve as the primary point of contact for FINRA, NFA, SEC, and CFTC exams and inquiries
- Maintain the firm's AML program covering both broker-dealer and FCM activities
- Draft, maintain, and implement Written Supervisory Procedures and other internal policies and procedures
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, product, and legal teams on trading system operations to ensure compliance with regulation and regulatory expectations
- Advise on core compliance matters including registrations, employee trading, outside business activities, and continuing education requirements
- Review and approve advertising, marketing, and sales materials
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree
- Active FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses; NFA Series 3 (or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire)
- 10+ years of securities and/or commodities regulatory compliance experience
- Deep expertise in broker-dealer and/or FCM operations and the associated regulatory frameworks
- Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and NFA compliance requirements
- Comfort working in a technology-forward environment
- Superior writing skills, including the ability to analyze and assess large amounts of information into succinct responses
- Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree/certifications, e.g. JD, MBA
- Familiarity with virtual currencies, digital transfer platforms, ATS
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Interest in building the future of compliance and an owner’s mindset to your work
- Experience with surveillance and supervision across securities and derivatives at a multi-registrant firm
It Pays to Work Here
The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:
- 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
Salary Range:
The base salary range for this role is between $150,500 - $279,500 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. 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.
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.
At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.
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Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM locks in the minimum education and experience the employer advertises. Get your foreign law degree or compliance certifications evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency before your employer drafts the job description, so your credentials match exactly what gets filed.
Target regulated industries with PERM history
Financial services, healthcare, and energy firms routinely sponsor compliance officers because regulators demand the role. Filter your search to employers in those sectors and ask recruiters directly whether their legal or HR teams have run PERM cases for similar positions.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires a master's degree or you can demonstrate an advanced degree, EB-2 may apply and can shorten your priority date wait. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel which category the job description supports before the I-140 is filed.
Understand the PERM recruitment window
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including job postings and a supervised recruitment period, before filing. Any gap in documentation during this window can require starting over, so track every recruitment step your employer takes alongside your own application timeline.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Head of Compliance postings by employers with active green card sponsorship histories, saving you from applying at companies that won't initiate PERM. Use it to identify firms already familiar with the compliance officer job classification and the EB filing process.
Negotiate a start date that preserves PERM priority
Your PERM priority date is set when DOL accepts the application, not when you accept the offer. Starting employment before the I-140 is approved can complicate your record, so confirm with the sponsoring employer that the filing timeline is realistic before you resign from your current role.
Green Card Head Of Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Compliance role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 covers the role if it requires a master's degree or you hold one and qualify under the advanced degree prong. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category when drafting the PERM job description, and that classification stays fixed throughout the case.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a six-year limit and an annual lottery that caps new approvals. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no time limit on your status once the green card is granted. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and a priority date wait can take two to four or more years depending on your country of birth.
What documentation should I prepare before a compliance employer begins my PERM case?
Have your academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency if your degrees are from outside the U.S. Gather certificates for any compliance designations you hold, such as CAMS or CRCM. Also prepare a detailed employment history covering every position your employer will cite to satisfy DOL's experience requirements in the PERM application.
How can I find Head of Compliance jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces compliance roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing whether a company will initiate PERM. Filtering by sponsorship history at the job title level is far more efficient than asking recruiters cold during early screening calls.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Yes, but timing matters. Under portability rules established by the AC21 provisions, you can change to a same or similar role once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days. The new role must fall within the same occupational classification as your approved I-140. A compliance manager moving to a senior compliance officer role at a new firm typically qualifies, but you should confirm with immigration counsel before accepting any offer.