Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities of the role

The role is for a Compliance Transaction Monitoring (TM) Officer for Copper Securities ME.



As the TM Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Copper operates within regulatory guidelines and internal policies. You will be responsible for managing and dis-positioning Alerts and Cases for Copper Securities (and Group), you will investigate cases and present comprehensive case files to the Nominated Officer where there are grounds to suspect illicit conduct and potential requirement for external reporting



As the TM Officer for Copper Securities ME you will be part of the wider group level Transaction Monitoring function conducting investigations locally and globally covering services provided across the group. When not committed on Transaction monitoring cases you may be called upon to support the 'Know Your Business' due diligence process for institutional client onboards.


Responsible for the management of the transaction alerts generated for Fiat and Crypto transactions for CSME and the Group. The role is a critical element of the Copper's defence against money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud. Reviewing payment activity on a periodic and ad hoc basis. Initiating remedial checks where deemed necessary. Seek to build an understanding of the profile of customers highlighted through the transaction monitoring alert process. Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Writing. Recognising the importance of documenting and reporting suspicious activities. Assist with the preparation of departmental Management Information reports. Conduct sanction/PEP screening and investigate potential hits. Support the Financial Crime TM Manager in the ongoing development of the compliance framework. Review and analyse AML current trends and news in order to identify high risk areas, counterparties or keywords to incorporate into monitoring filters, rules, or profiles. When not committed on Transaction Monitoring support the wider Compliance function with KYB for the onboarding of institutional clients.

Your experience, skills and knowledge

Minimum of 3 years of Transaction Monitoring and/or Investigation experience preferred. Working knowledge of different Transaction 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. 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)

The benefits offered

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.