US MLRO & Financial Crimes 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 Purpose

The Compliance team is made up of driven processionals who take ownership, move work forward and deliver results.

We navigate ambiguity, solve challenging problems and support the business with focus, precision and practical advice. Our success comes from combining deep expertise with strong commitment to execution and delivering meaningful outcomes. We value collaboration, trust and accountability and we are committed to helping each other and the business succeed.

Role Purpose

We are a lean, fast-moving digital assets firm looking for an experienced US MRLO and financial crimes professional to join on a contract basis. This is a hands-on execution role, you will be doing the work, not directing others to do it and be expected to deliver from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day US AML obligations - SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN requirements
• Manage US sanctions compliance - OFAC screening, escalations, and reporting
• Support the US Broker Dealer compliance program day to day
• Conduct AML and financial crimes risk assessments on new products and tokens
• Support client onboarding - KYC review and source of funds assessments for institutional clients
• Manage 314a and 314b requests and law enforcement inquiries
• Support regulatory examinations and audits as needed
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Risk, and other control functions

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Active FINRA licenses required (Series 7, 24 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience as a US MLRO or Deputy MLRO — SAR filing, CTR reporting, FinCEN obligations
• Strong OFAC and US sanctions experience
• Broker dealer compliance experience required
• Experience in digital assets or crypto — Chainalysis or equivalent blockchain analytics
• Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-paced environment
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred

This role is deemed an Approved Persons role and will require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications and pass fitness and propriety assessments.

Why Copper?

At Copper, we keep innovation, openness, and curiosity at the centre of everything we do. Here, bold ideas get the spotlight, learning is constant, and diversity shapes our team from the ground up.

Jump into a fast-moving, dynamic team that loves a challenge and knows how to have fun along the way. Collaboration is just as important as results—you’ll be surrounded by smart, driven colleagues in London and across our APAC, Switzerland, UAE, and US offices.

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the adaptability of flexibly working.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us – they’re woven into Copper life. From employee-led groups like Women at Copper to a committee focused on community and wellbeing, you’ll have a network that supports you from day one. Everyone voice matters.

If you’re looking to ramp up your career, or keen to do something new in your field, with us, you’ll keep moving forward.

Ready to make your mark, keep growing, and join a supportive, dynamic team? Copper’s the place.

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 (Enter Location here) benefits are highlighted below:

• Paid Time Off - 25 days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
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