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Lead, Security GRC
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About Gemini 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.
The Department Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
The Role Lead, Security GRC to own and drive the organization’s security governance programs. This leadership role requires strong program management skills, executive-level communication, and the ability to influence across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in establishing governance frameworks, developing security policies and processes, and ensuring accountability through effective oversight.
The GRC Lead will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to implement and maintain best-in-class governance practices that align with industry frameworks and evolving regulatory expectations. This role demands deep expertise in security governance, including policy creation, governance enforcement, and stakeholder engagement, to ensure the organization consistently adheres to its internal security standards.
This is a full-time leadership position, requiring strategic vision, operational execution, and the ability to mentor and embed governance discipline across the organization. This role is required to be in person twice a week at either our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities
Governance Ownership: Lead the Security Governance function, set vision, priorities, and operating model. Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures that align with objectives and regulatory frameworks. Oversee governance forums, steering committees, and working groups to ensure decisions align with governance standards.
Security Governance Oversight: Own the lifecycle of security policies and standards; ensure they are current, practical, and enforceable. Govern alignment of security controls to policies and standards; provide oversight of control design, implementation, and reporting. Lead the enterprise-wide entitlement review process and govern third-party software assessment and approval processes. Integrate data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) into governance processes. Drive process redesign and audit remediation to close governance gaps and strengthen controls. Oversee SOX 404 ITGC governance aspects including access and change management.
Cross-Functional Enablement: Partner with engineering, IT, and business units to embed governance into projects and technology modernization. Serve as governance authority in architecture and program reviews. Support third-party governance by applying policies to vendor security and contractual obligations.
Oversight and Reporting: Define governance metrics, reporting, and dashboards. Present governance outcomes to executive leadership. Advise senior leaders on governance priorities and risk-informed decision-making.
Culture and Leadership: Champion a governance culture focused on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Mentor stakeholders and represent governance in regulatory, audit, and external forums as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in security governance or related roles in highly regulated industries.
Demonstrated success in establishing governance frameworks, policies, and oversight mechanisms.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NYDFS).
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive accountability across departments.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
At least one relevant certification: CISSP, CISM, or relevant cyber certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Big 4 or consulting experience in governance design or advisory.
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., AuditBoard).
Familiarity with governance in cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Strong executive presence with ability to drive enterprise-wide alignment.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive starting salary
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 $129,500 - $185,000 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, employees within the New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Miami metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office on a hybrid cadence, unless there is a job-specific requirement to be in the office every work day. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC, Seattle, San Francisco, and Miami offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first 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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Lead, Security GRC
role at
Gemini
About Gemini 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.
The Department Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
The Role Lead, Security GRC to own and drive the organization’s security governance programs. This leadership role requires strong program management skills, executive-level communication, and the ability to influence across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in establishing governance frameworks, developing security policies and processes, and ensuring accountability through effective oversight.
The GRC Lead will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to implement and maintain best-in-class governance practices that align with industry frameworks and evolving regulatory expectations. This role demands deep expertise in security governance, including policy creation, governance enforcement, and stakeholder engagement, to ensure the organization consistently adheres to its internal security standards.
This is a full-time leadership position, requiring strategic vision, operational execution, and the ability to mentor and embed governance discipline across the organization. This role is required to be in person twice a week at either our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities
Governance Ownership: Lead the Security Governance function, set vision, priorities, and operating model. Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures that align with objectives and regulatory frameworks. Oversee governance forums, steering committees, and working groups to ensure decisions align with governance standards.
Security Governance Oversight: Own the lifecycle of security policies and standards; ensure they are current, practical, and enforceable. Govern alignment of security controls to policies and standards; provide oversight of control design, implementation, and reporting. Lead the enterprise-wide entitlement review process and govern third-party software assessment and approval processes. Integrate data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) into governance processes. Drive process redesign and audit remediation to close governance gaps and strengthen controls. Oversee SOX 404 ITGC governance aspects including access and change management.
Cross-Functional Enablement: Partner with engineering, IT, and business units to embed governance into projects and technology modernization. Serve as governance authority in architecture and program reviews. Support third-party governance by applying policies to vendor security and contractual obligations.
Oversight and Reporting: Define governance metrics, reporting, and dashboards. Present governance outcomes to executive leadership. Advise senior leaders on governance priorities and risk-informed decision-making.
Culture and Leadership: Champion a governance culture focused on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Mentor stakeholders and represent governance in regulatory, audit, and external forums as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in security governance or related roles in highly regulated industries.
Demonstrated success in establishing governance frameworks, policies, and oversight mechanisms.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NYDFS).
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive accountability across departments.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
At least one relevant certification: CISSP, CISM, or relevant cyber certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Big 4 or consulting experience in governance design or advisory.
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., AuditBoard).
Familiarity with governance in cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Strong executive presence with ability to drive enterprise-wide alignment.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive starting salary
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 $129,500 - $185,000 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, employees within the New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Miami metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office on a hybrid cadence, unless there is a job-specific requirement to be in the office every work day. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC, Seattle, San Francisco, and Miami offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first 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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