Compliance and AML Operations Officer

Since being founded in 2018, Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services.

Led by Amar Kuchinad, Copper's Global CEO, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology – the gold standard in secure custody. Copper's multi-award winning custody system is unique in that it can be connected to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications and even staking pools without the assets leaving the custody.

Built on top of this state-of-the-art custody, ClearLoop is the first solution in the market that overcomes a growing industry challenge; counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges, and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from the safety of their MPC-secured wallets. By reducing settlement time for transfers to a few milliseconds (without blockchain network dependency) and offering enhanced security measures, ClearLoop is rapidly reshaping the way asset managers trade and manage capital.

In addition to industry-leading security certifications, Copper has one of the strongest insurance coverages in the industry from an A+ rated insurer, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for institutions seeking to safeguard their assets.

Department environment 

The Compliance team is a collaborative and high energy group of smart, driven and intellectually curious professionals.
 
We take our work but not ourselves incredibly seriously, tackling novel issues and supporting the business with focus, precision, and relentless good humour. We know and support each other deeply as professionals and humans.

We proudly hold a range of passports and qualifications and speak as many languages as we have team members - diversity on all levels is deeply valued.

The role of a Compliance & AML Operations Officer for Copper
 
In this role you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Copper operates within regulatory guidelines and internal policies. You will be responsible for managing and dispositioning Alerts and Cases for Copper across a number of disciplines.

You will be responsible for investigating alerts and cases presenting comprehensive case files and recommendations to the Nominated Officer/Director of Regulatory Compliance where there are grounds to suspect illicit conduct and potential requirement for external reporting

You will be part of a function providing 24hr cover with resources across four regional locations conducting investigations locally and globally covering services provided across the group.

This is a cross-disciplinary role for which each team member will be required to develop a level of competence in each of the following:

Transaction Monitoring – covering both Fiat and Crypto transactionsTrade Surveillance MonitoringCommunication Surveillance MonitoringPersonal Account Dealing MonitoringTravel Rule verifications and Sanctions MonitoringFraudulent Activity AssessmentAnti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Reviews

Key Responsibilities of the role

Manage transaction alerts generated for fiat and crypto transactions for the Group.Reviewing payment activity on a periodic and ad hoc basis. Initiating remedial checks where deemed necessary.Conduct trade surveillance to detect market abuse or irregular trading patterns.Monitor and assess communication surveillance alerts for potential misconduct.Monitor Personal accounts (wallets) of employees for unauthorised/approved trading.Respond to and manage Travel Rule requests in accordance with regulatory expectations.Conduct sanction/PEP screening and investigate potential hits.Investigate potential fraudulent activities and escalate as appropriate.Review internal instances of Anti-Bribery and Corruption concerns and support remediation efforts.Build an understanding of customer profiles highlighted through Compliance and AML alerting and dashboards.Write Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Trade Order Reports (STORs) ensuring robust case documentation for reportingMonitor AML trends and news to identify high-risk areas, counterparties, or keywords for filter/rule updates.Assist with the preparation of departmental Management Information (MI) reports.

Your experience, skills and knowledge

 3-5 years of experience in at least one discipline: Transaction Monitoring Trade Surveillance or Communication Surveillance.Working knowledge of different Transaction and/or Trade Surveillance Monitoring solutions, either Fiat or Digital Asset.Experience in rule tuning and validation – above / below the line testing.Broad knowledge of AML and criminal typologies that represent 'predicate' offences for applicable reporting obligations.Ability to assess and investigate Fraudulent Activities, including transaction anomalies and behavioural red flags.Strong communication skills, comfortable dealing directly with the clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to work in a concise and methodical manner.Ability to work independently on projects as required and communicate results effectively throughout the company.Strong research skills, advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with online research systems including web-based tools.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.Fluent communication skills in English, any other language is a plus.

Desirable 

Good understanding of Blockchain ecosystem is an advantage. (Relevant training will be provided)Experience conducting Trade Surveillance, with the ability to detect market abuse, insider trading, and irregular trading patterns.Familiarity with Travel Rule obligations and handling of cross-border crypto transaction requests.Exposure to Communication Surveillance tools and processes, including monitoring of internal and external communications for misconduct.Experience reviewing and escalating internal instances of Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) concerns.University degree or equivalent (preferred)"

The interview process at Copper   

Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and engaging. While specific steps may vary slightly depending on the role, the typical journey includes:

Initial Screening A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role. Technical Interview A virtual session conducted via Microsoft Teams, where you'll engage with team members to discuss relevant skills, problem-solving approaches, and technical experience. In-Person Interview A conversation focused on team dynamics, collaboration style, and any final technical questions. This may be with cross-functional peers or leadership. 

Additional steps may be added based on the role's complexity or seniority. We aim to keep the process transparent and respectful of your time.

Benefits  

In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and welcoming working environment. Some of our key US benefits are highlighted below:  

Paid Time Off - 25days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service. Comprehensive health cover - medical, optical and dental benefits.  Life Insurance  Commuter Benefit Programme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

Base salary range: 90k - 110K USD

In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and welcoming working environment.  

If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love you to apply for the opportunity.

Copper is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, bring us your experience, perspectives, and skills. It is in our differences that we will continue to grow and ensure Copper is transforming how institutional investors engage with digital assets. Copper is a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you have a disability. If you require us to provide any assistance during the recruitment process, then we would ask you to highlight this to us and we will be happy to accommodate.

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