About the company
Copper is a digital asset technology company dedicated to helping institutional investors safely acquire, trade, and store crypto assets. Built and led by Dmitry Tokarev, a software and financial engineering specialist, 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 ā the gold standard in secure custody. Copperās 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, ClearLoopā¢ 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, ClearLoopā¢ 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.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities of the role
šEnsuring appropriate KYC and CDD checks are completed in line with Copperās Compliance Policies in each operating jurisdiction. šEnsuring the correct risk ratings are assigned to client cases according to the approved CRA. šEnsuring appropriate screening has been completed for Sanctions, PEPs & negative news on both legal entities and individuals. šInterpreting client information to identify instances requiring escalation or necessitating further investigation and/or enhanced due diligence. šPresenting and escalating complex structures or high-risk cases to the Head of Client Onboarding and respective MLRO for consultation. šConducting comprehensive and robust quality checks on the cases completed by the Onboarding Analysts; reviewing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) records to a high standard, ensuring an eye for detail so that any errors are identified, corrected, and resolved prior to the approval of the case. šCoordinating and providing oversight of the periodic review process. šContributing to the continuous improvement of onboarding controls and refinement of KYC processes and procedures. šMain point of contact for Tier 1 client entity onboards. šTraining and mentoring new joiners to the KYC Operations team.
Your experience, skills and knowledge
šUnderstanding of and genuine interest in Crypto, Fintech and Financial Services.
šPossess a bachelorās degree or equivalent from a qualified university.
šExcellent Financial Crime, KYC and CDD subject matter knowledge with relevant experience onboarding institutional clients
šIn depth understanding of the UK Money Laundering Regulations, EU Fifth Money Laundering Directive and global sanctions regimes.
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