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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  With a set of market leading products in custody, settlement, clearing, liquidity access, and our position as a leading infrastructure provider in the industry, Copper is well placed to become a pillar of future digital and tokenised assets industry. Role purpose Your purpose at Copper will be to support regulatory and compliance changes related to cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and digital asset services, applying your skills and knowledge to establish and maintain our market leadership and deliver on other objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial regulations, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) compliance, and emerging global standards for digital assets. Key Responsibilities of the role

Work with internal stakeholders to monitor, interpret and document regulatory developments in digital assets, blockchain, and crypto across jurisdictions Work with legal, compliance, and product teams to align the business strategy with regulatory expectations Assist in ensuring compliance with AML/CFT, FATF Travel Rule, MiCA, SEC, FINMA, and other relevant frameworks Assist in training internal teams on emerging regulations, risks, and best practices Work with internal teams to implement and maintain regulatory policies and procedures for digital asset operations Support licensing and registration processes and developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, as needed Support compliance teams in using blockchain analytics tools for risk detection Conduct assessments related to digital asset transactions, market activities, and service providers Assist in preparing regulatory reports and filings for financial authorities Support internal audits and compliance reviews to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory standards Analyse and define business processes to identify gaps and operational improvements, considering opportunities and potential risks Gain agreement from senior management by clearly communicating the benefits of your recommendations across departments and help to address any uncertainty or concern Drive business decisions through relevant data analysis, producing written documentation to support your work, report on your findings and to present to stakeholders when necessary

Your experience, skills and knowledge

Prior experience in regulatory compliance, financial services or crypto, and a strong interest in the impact of regulations on financial services Professional experience of business analysis within the financial services industry and particularly working within Regulatory and Compliance programmes Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to a financial services business Strong collaboration skills and experience gathering and consolidating requirements from cross-functional groups Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to a range of audiences, motivate others and lead change Ability to work under pressure to meet project timeframes Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or a related field Advanced knowledge of project/product management platforms (JIRA & Confluence strongly preferred)

Desirable 

Certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager), or a Blockchain Compliance Certificate are a plus

The benefits offered

Holidays: 27 days per annum paid holiday, in addition to bank holidays Years of Service Days: Employees are awarded one additional day of paid time off per year of service (up to three years) Vitality Health:

Medical Insurance: Copper provides all employees with individual cover. Medical history is disregarded, and a 24/7 virtual GP is available (£100 excess per person per year) Dental Insurance: Comprehensive dental cover for preventative, restorative and emergency treatment Audiology Cover: Employees can claim back up 80% of costs, up to £300, for any hearing tests or hearing aids Optical Cover: £500 optical cover (through Vision Express) or 80% reimbursement up to £300 for any other optician Menopause Support: Unlimited support for those experiencing symptoms of the menopause, such as video consultations with a dedicated menopause practitioner Vitality services also include an additional £100 for minor diagnostic tests and private prescriptions, including home diagnostics Headspace - Copper's policy provides all employees with a free Headspace subscription. Headspace provides great resources to manage stress, improve sleep, meditate and enhance mindfulness Discounts and free benefits - the Vitality programme has been designed for preventative care to encourage members to improve their overall health and will reward those for doing so. Employees can access additional benefits such as 50% off running shoes, discounted health screenings, 50% off at Nuffield Health or Virgin Active gyms and much more

Home Working Energy Support Scheme: to combat energy prices increasing globally, Copper will provide you, in addition to your salary, with a monthly top-up of £60 or £75 (subject to your energy supplier) Pension up to 10% matched contribution to our company pension scheme via Smart Pensions Cycle to Work Life Insurance cover: Four times your base salary EAP: access unlimited mental health consultations and contact a 24/7 confidential helpline for emotional support Unmind Sponsored Learning and Development opportunities Regular company events and social activities

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.