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
šEnsure that all activities of the organisation comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. šDevelop, review, and update compliance policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and industry best practices šAdvance and perform risk assessments and monitor compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate potential issues šPrepare and submit necessary regulatory reports and filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. šLead or assist in internal investigations related to compliance matters and recommend corrective actions. šSupport the ADGM MLRO in managing the company's anti-money laundering (AML) program, including suspicious activity reporting and customer due diligence. šDeputise for the ADGM MLRO (when absent) and assume responsibility for all areas of responsibility šAct as Nominated Officer for HK SAR reporting Audits and Examinations: Manage regulatory audits and examinations, liaising with regulatory bodies as needed. šCompliance Monitoring: Establish and maintain an effective compliance monitoring program to track and report on compliance activities. šAdvisory Role: Provide compliance advice and guidance to senior management and other departments
Your experience, skills and knowledge
šBachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred šProven experience in a compliance role, preferably within a financial services or digital assets company. šIn depth understanding of HK regulatory requirements. šKnowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and practices. šAbility to independently and remotely but thrives on collaboration and cross jurisdictional working. šStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities. šHigh level of integrity and ethical standards Experience of performing risk assessments and implementing the necessary measures. šAssisting in internal compliance investigations. šExperience in developing and reviewing compliance policies and procedures šProfessional certification in compliance (e.g., ššCertified Compliance and Ethics Professional, CAMS) is a plus
