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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/ TEAM PURPOSE: With a set of market leading products in custody, settlement, 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.The Business Analyst ensures all projects and programmes are aligned with organisational strategy, delivering measurable value and driving long-term success. We empower the firm through strategic project leadership, governance, and best practices that enable consistent, high-quality delivery across the organisation and support every team in Copper with the tools, guidance, and insights needed to deliver successful outcomes and exceed stakeholder expectations.ROLE PURPOSE: Your purpose at Copper will be to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions within the financial services sector. This role is responsible for analysing complex business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating regulatory, operational, and strategic requirements into actionable insights and system specifications. By collaborating with stakeholders across compliance, risk, operations, and IT, the Business Analyst ensures that solutions are aligned with industry regulations, customer expectations, and organisational goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: •    Act as a liaison between regulatory business teams and IT teams.•    Analyse and interpret regulatory requirements (e.g., PRA, FCA, MAS, HKMA, ASIC).•    Conduct gap analyses and impact assessments.•    Gather and document business and functional requirements (BRDs, FRDs).•    Develop and maintain traceability matrices and process flows.•    Support system testing and coordinate UAT with business users.•    Collaborate with global and regional teams to deliver jurisdiction specific regulatory solutions.•    Provide regular updates to stakeholders and manage project documentation.•    Ensure compliance with internal project lifecycle and governance standards.•    Escalate risks and issues as needed. SKILLS & EXPERIENCEEssential •    10+ years of experience in business analysis within IT and regulatory environments.•    Well-grounded in financial services and adept at navigating the evolving landscape of crypto assets.•    Hands-on experience with MS Office tools and Atlassian tools •    Experience supporting organisational change initiatives or transformation programs.•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.•    Ability to work in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.•    Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment.•    Analytical, good problem-solver, and strong critical thinking skills.•    A self-starter, who works well independently, must be exceptionally organised, and can accomplish tasks effectively with attention to detail. Desirable•    Familiarity with regulations such as MiCA, DORA, VARA, etc •    Experience with regulatory reporting frameworksCopper 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.