Lead Security GRC

@ Gemini

About Gemini

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014. They offer secure, reliable crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Their mission is to unlock financial, creative, and personal freedom through trusted access to decentralized systems.

Department: Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

The Role: Lead Security GRC

Gemini is seeking a Security GRC Lead to drive the organization’s security governance programs. In this leadership role, you will own governance frameworks and processes, establish security policies, and ensure accountability through effective oversight while influencing senior leadership and partnering across functions.

Responsibilities

• Governance Ownership: Set vision, priorities, and operating model; establish and update security policies and standards.
• Security Governance Oversight: Ensure lifecycle management of security policies, governance forums, and control reporting.
• Cross-Functional Enablement: Partner with engineering, IT, and business units to embed governance into projects and technology.
• Oversight and Reporting: Define metrics, reporting dashboards and present outcomes to executive leadership.
• Culture and Leadership: Mentor team members, champion accountability and represent governance in external forums.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years in security governance roles with expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NYDFS. Must hold a relevant certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience from Big 4 or consulting, proficiency with GRC platforms like AuditBoard, and familiarity with governance in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). Strong executive presence is required.

Compensation & Benefits

This full-time leadership role comes with a competitive salary, annual bonus, equity grant, comprehensive health plans, 401K matching, paid parental leave, and flexible time off. The base salary range is between $129,500 and $185,000, not including bonus or equity.

Work Arrangement

This role requires hybrid working with in-person attendance twice weekly at the San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office. Remote options may apply for those not near a hub.

Equal Opportunity

Gemini is dedicated to building diverse teams and is an equal opportunity workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.

Key skills/competency

security governance, risk management, compliance, policy development, oversight, executive communication, stakeholder engagement, audit, framework, leadership