Deputy MLRO Switzerland

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 Purpose:** Copper’s Compliance Team helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and supervisory expectations. The team supports Copper’s business as it operates in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, translating regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures, governance processes and internal controls while enabling responsible growth in the digital assets sector. **Role Purpose:** The Compliance Officer Switzerland’s primary role is to serve as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO) for Copper Markets Switzerland, supporting the MLRO Switzerland in the discharge of their AML oversight responsibilities, as well as the local team, while contributing to the wider global compliance programme of Copper Technologies (UK) Limited. The role supports the maintenance and further development of an effective, risk-based compliance framework, with a particular focus on AML, KYC, sanctions, regulatory reporting and compliance controls. **Key Responsibilities:** - Serve as deputy to the MLRO Switzerland, supporting day-to-day AML oversight and assuming relevant responsibilities during their absence to ensure continuity of compliance oversight. - Act as a key local compliance contact for the Swiss business, providing practical guidance on AML, sanctions, regulatory reporting, governance and risk management matters, and ensuring that local regulatory obligations are implemented effectively in day-to-day operations. - Support engagement and communication with the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS), including the preparation, filing and follow-up of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other required regulatory submissions. - Lead the end-to-end coordination of external audits and support the implementation of corrective action plans in response to audit outcomes, internally identified issues, and internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities. - Ensure that material risks and issues are appropriately escalated to the Head of Compliance Switzerland in a timely and structured manner. - Contribute to the development, refinement and enhancement of compliance strategies, policies, procedures and controls at both local and global levels, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices. - Assist in maintaining the operational effectiveness of Copper’s transaction monitoring systems and related protocols, ensuring that potential illicit activity is identified and addressed in accordance with regulatory and ethical standards. - Provide compliance advisory support to teams such as Product and Strategy, ensuring that business initiatives align with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. - Monitor and assess regulatory and supervisory developments in Switzerland and relevant global markets, helping to identify potential impacts on the business and supporting timely implementation of required changes. - Facilitate training and ongoing education for internal stakeholders, including onboarding new team members and reinforcing awareness of compliance, risk and regulatory obligations across the organisation. **Skills and Experience:** **Essential** - Senior-level compliance experience, including several years in AML and KYC-focused compliance roles. - Strong technical compliance skills, including the ability to assess AML/KYC risks, oversee client due diligence and escalation processes, support transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting, and translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures and controls. - Experience in regulatory compliance in Switzerland, preferably gained in the digital assets sector or within a regulated financial environment such as a bank, authorised asset manager, audit firm or consulting firm; prior exposure to digital assets is highly desirable. - Sound knowledge of applicable Swiss, EU and UK regulatory regimes, rules and regulations. - A proactive, hands-on mindset with the drive to make an impact, challenge the status quo, and help shape the Swiss compliance function in a dynamic and evolving environment. - Experience engaging with senior management and participating in executive committee and board meetings, including the ability to present compliance matters clearly, confidently and in a risk-based manner. - Fluency in German and English; additional languages are an asset. **Desirable** - Professional experience within the crypto or digital assets industry, or a strong motivation to build expertise in this area, is highly desirable. - Knowledge of financial markets, investment products and asset classes, combined with curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to challenge existing ways of working and help drive meaningful change. - Experience working in fast-paced, evolving or scaling environments, with the ability to balance regulatory rigor with pragmatic business enablement. - Experience contributing to process improvements, control enhancements or change initiatives within a compliance or risk function. - A degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline; a legal, law-related or compliance qualification is desirable. - CAMS, CFE, CIA or other relevant certification(s) are preferable. - Strong research skills, with the ability to monitor forthcoming regulatory and legal developments, assess their potential impact on the business and support practical implementation of required changes **Why Copper?** At Copper, we keep innovation, openness, and curiosity at the centre of everything we do. Here, bold ideas get the spotlight, learning is constant, and diversity shapes our team from the ground up. Jump into a fast-moving, dynamic team that loves a challenge and knows how to have fun along the way. Collaboration is just as important as results - you’ll be surrounded by smart, driven colleagues in London and across our APAC, Switzerland, UAE, and US offices. Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the adaptability of flexibly working. Diversity and inclusion matter to us – they’re woven into Copper life. From employee-led groups like Women at Copper to a committee focused on community and wellbeing, you’ll have a network that supports you from day one. Everyone voice matters. If you’re looking to ramp up your career, or keen to do something new in your field, with us, you’ll keep moving forward. Ready to make your mark, keep growing, and join a supportive, dynamic team? Copper’s the place. **The interview process at Copper** Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and engaging. While specific steps may vary slightly depending on the role, the typical journey includes: 1. **Initial Screening** A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role. 2. **Technical Interview** A virtual session conducted via Microsoft Teams, where you'll engage with team members to discuss relevant skills, problem-solving approaches, and technical experience. 3. **In-Person Interview** A conversation focused on team dynamics, collaboration style, and any final technical questions. This may be with cross-functional peers or leadership. Additional steps may be added based on the role's complexity or seniority. We aim to keep the process transparent and respectful of your time. **Benefits** 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. Some of our key Swiss benefits are highlighted below: - Paid Time Off -27days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service. - Enhanced Pension Contributions - Includes an enhanced employer matching contribution. - Half fare travelcard 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.*