Deputy MLRO Switzerland

As Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO) for Copper Markets Switzerland, you support the MLRO in discharging AML oversight responsibilities for Copper, a leading institutional digital asset infrastructure provider. You serve as the key local compliance contact for the Swiss business, helping maintain and develop an effective, risk-based compliance framework with a focus on AML, KYC, sanctions, regulatory reporting and compliance controls.

What you'll do

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Assist in maintaining the operational effectiveness of Copper's transaction monitoring systems and related protocols
• Provide compliance advisory support to teams such as Product and Strategy, ensuring business initiatives align with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor and assess regulatory and supervisory developments in Switzerland and relevant global markets, helping identify potential impacts on the business
• Facilitate training and ongoing education for internal stakeholders on compliance, risk and regulatory obligations

What you bring

• 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 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
• 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 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, with the ability to present compliance matters clearly, confidently and in a risk-based manner
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are an asset

Nice to have

• Professional experience within the crypto or digital assets industry, or a strong motivation to build expertise in this area
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment products and asset classes, combined with curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to challenge existing ways of working
• 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 certifications
• Strong research skills, with the ability to monitor forthcoming regulatory and legal developments and assess their potential impact on the business

What we offer

• 27 days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays, plus one additional day of annual leave for each year of service
• Enhanced employer pension contributions with enhanced employer matching contribution
• Half fare travelcard
• Hybrid working model

About Copper

Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure since 2018, providing a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions. The firm leverages Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology for secure custody and offers ClearLoop, a solution that reduces counterparty risk with exchanges. Copper maintains industry-leading security certifications and one of the strongest insurance coverages in the sector.