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: Institutional Sales
At Gemini, we believe crypto is about more than innovation — it’s about redefining finance with trust, security, and a client-first approach. Our Institutional team is the gateway through which hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, proprietary trading firms, projects and every other non-retail participant engages with the digital asset ecosystem. We build partnerships, manage relationships, and deliver white-glove support across the full lifecycle of our clients.
The Role: Head of OTC Sales
Gemini is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and highly connectedHead of OTC Sales to lead and grow our institutional over-the-counter (OTC) trading business. This individual will be responsible for driving client acquisition, deepening strategic relationships, and partnering closely with internal teams — including trading, operations, product, and compliance — to deliver a best-in-class experience for institutional clients.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader in the digital asset markets, with extensive experience in OTC trading, a strong network across hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, brokerages, family offices, and crypto-native institutions, and a demonstrated ability to generate and grow revenue.
This role is required to be in person twice a week at our New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities:
- Institutional Client Development: Source, onboard, and manage relationships with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, brokerages, banks, family offices, and other institutional participants, primarily within the U.S. market.
- Sales Leadership: Drive OTC revenue growth through proactive business development and strategic relationship management, expanding Gemini’s institutional client base and deepening wallet share with existing accounts.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with trading, product, operations, and compliance teams to optimize client experience, streamline execution, and ensure operational excellence.
- Global Coordination: Work with Gemini’s international teams and 24/7 trading desk to deliver seamless client coverage and cross-regional opportunities.
- Market Expertise: Provide timely market intelligence, trade ideas, and strategic insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a comprehensive client pipeline, track performance metrics, and report business outcomes to leadership.
- Brand Representation: Represent Gemini at industry conferences, client events, and in key media engagements to elevate the firm’s institutional brand and reputation.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in institutional sales, trading, or relationship management, with at least 3+ years of direct experience in crypto OTC markets.
- Proven track record of originating, growing, and managing institutional relationships that drive meaningful trading volume and revenue.
- Strong book of institutional contacts across hedge funds, prop trading firms, and brokerages that can be leveraged immediately.
- Deep understanding of digital asset OTC market structure, liquidity dynamics, execution workflows, and settlement processes.
- Ability to navigate a complex, regulated environment while maintaining a commercial, client-first approach.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting at senior levels across institutions.
- Entrepreneurial and self-directed, with a bias for action and a passion for growing business lines in evolving markets.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
It Pays to Work Here
The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:
- 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 for this role is $200,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This base is not inclusive of the role's commission structure 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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