Deputy MLRO Switzerland
Copper provides custody, trading, and settlement services for digital assets.
Funding history
About Copper
Copper.co is a London-based digital asset infrastructure provider offering custody, trading, and settlement solutions for institutional investors. They launched CopperConnect, a tool that allows institutions to securely access DeFi protocols, including those on the Solana blockchain. Copper uses Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology to ensure the highest level of security for digital assets.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the MLRO with day-to-day AML oversight and take on relevant responsibilities during their absence. You will advise on AML, sanctions, regulatory reporting, governance, and risk; manage regulatory submissions and audits; improve controls; monitor developments; and deliver compliance training.
Requirements
- Senior-level AML and KYC compliance experience
- Ability to assess AML and KYC risks and oversee client due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting
- Swiss regulatory compliance experience
- Knowledge of Swiss, EU, and UK regulatory regimes
- Experience presenting compliance matters to senior management, executive committees, and boards
- Fluency in German and English
- Digital asset or crypto industry experience or motivation to develop expertise
- Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and asset classes
- Experience with compliance process improvements and control enhancements
- CAMS, CFE, CIA, or a relevant certification
- Research skills
Responsibilities
- Support the MLRO Switzerland with day-to-day AML oversight and provide continuity during their absence
- Provide local compliance guidance on AML, sanctions, regulatory reporting, governance, and risk management
- Prepare, file, and follow up on SARs, STRs, and other regulatory submissions
- Coordinate external audits and implement corrective action plans
- Escalate material risks and issues to the Head of Compliance Switzerland
- Develop and enhance compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and controls
- Maintain transaction monitoring systems and protocols
- Provide compliance advisory support for business initiatives
- Monitor Swiss and global regulatory and supervisory developments
- Deliver compliance and regulatory training to internal stakeholders
Benefits
- 27 days of annual leave plus local bank holidays
- One additional day of annual leave for each year of service
- Enhanced employer pension matching contribution
- Half-fare travelcard
- Hybrid working model
Hiring Process
Initial screening with Talent Acquisition, technical interview via Microsoft Teams, then an in-person interview. Additional steps may be added depending on role complexity or seniority.