Jess Xiao
About Jess Xiao
Jess Xiao is a Financial Crimes Manager at Gemini, with previous experience at Coinbase and Amazon. She holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Bath and a Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from the University of Southampton.
Current Position at Gemini
Jess Xiao currently serves as the Financial Crimes Manager at Gemini, a role she has held since 2021. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Jess is responsible for overseeing the financial crimes team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing the financial crime risk to protect the organization's assets and reputation.
Previous Role at Coinbase
Before joining Gemini, Jess Xiao worked at Coinbase as a Compliance International Senior Associate from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she focused on compliance and regulation adherence within international markets, ensuring that Coinbase maintained a high standard of compliance protocols.
Experience at Amazon
From 2016 to 2018, Jess Xiao was a Senior Investigator at Amazon in London. Her responsibilities included investigating complex fraud cases, analyzing data to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, and implementing strategies to mitigate risk.
Master's Degree from University of Bath
Jess Xiao holds a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Bath, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. This advanced degree provided her with a strong foundation in global political theory and diplomacy, enhancing her capacity for strategic analysis and problem-solving in international contexts.
Bachelor's Degree from University of Southampton
Jess Xiao earned a Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from the University of Southampton, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. This undergraduate program bolstered her language skills and provided her with a deep understanding of foreign cultures, which has been invaluable in her roles within multinational companies.