Compliance and AML Operations Officer - APAC

• Transaction Monitoring – covering both Fiat and Crypto transactions
• Trade Surveillance Monitoring
• Communication Surveillance Monitoring
• Personal Account Dealing Monitoring
• Travel Rule verifications and Sanctions Monitoring
• Fraudulent Activity Assessment
• Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Reviews

• Manage transaction alerts generated for fiat and crypto transactions for the Group.
• Reviewing payment activity on a periodic and ad hoc basis. Initiating remedial checks where deemed necessary.
• Conduct trade surveillance to detect market abuse or irregular trading patterns.
• Monitor and assess communication surveillance alerts for potential misconduct.
• Monitor Personal accounts (wallets) of employees for unauthorised/approved trading.
• Respond to and manage Travel Rule requests in accordance with regulatory expectations.
• Conduct sanction/PEP screening and investigate potential hits.
• Investigate potential fraudulent activities and escalate as appropriate.
• Review internal instances of Anti-Bribery and Corruption concerns and support remediation efforts.
• Build an understanding of customer profiles highlighted through Compliance and AML alerting and dashboards.
• Write Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Trade Order Reports (STORs) ensuring robust case documentation for reporting
• Monitor AML trends and news to identify high-risk areas, counterparties, or keywords for filter/rule updates.
• Assist with the preparation of departmental Management Information (MI) reports.

Your experience, skills and knowledge

•  3-5 years of experience in at least one discipline: Transaction Monitoring Trade Surveillance or Communication Surveillance.
• Working knowledge of different Transaction and/or Trade Surveillance Monitoring solutions, either Fiat or Digital Asset.
• Experience in rule tuning and validation – above / below the line testing.
• Broad knowledge of AML and criminal typologies that represent ‘predicate’ offences for applicable reporting obligations.
• Ability to assess and investigate Fraudulent Activities, including transaction anomalies and behavioural red flags.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable dealing directly with the clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to work in a concise and methodical manner.
• Ability to work independently on projects as required and communicate results effectively throughout the company.
• Strong research skills, advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with online research systems including web-based tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Fluent communication skills in English, any other language is a plus.

• Good understanding of Blockchain ecosystem is an advantage. (Relevant training will be provided)
• Experience conducting Trade Surveillance, with the ability to detect market abuse, insider trading, and irregular trading patterns.
• Familiarity with Travel Rule obligations and handling of cross-border crypto transaction requests.
• Exposure to Communication Surveillance tools and processes, including monitoring of internal and external communications for misconduct.
• Experience reviewing and escalating internal instances of Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) concerns.
• University degree or equivalent (preferred)"

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:

• Initial Screening A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role.
• 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.
• 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 US benefits are highlighted below:  

• Paid Time Off - 25days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service. 
• Comprehensive health cover - medical, optical and dental benefits.  
• Life Insurance  
• Commuter Benefit Programme 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

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.  

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.