US MLRO & Financial Crimes Officer

As a US MLRO and Financial Crimes Officer at Copper, you handle day-to-day US AML and sanctions compliance for an institutional digital asset infrastructure firm. This is a hands-on, execution-focused contract role where you deliver from day one, working independently within a lean, fast-moving team across custody, collateral management, and prime services.

What you'll do

• Handle day-to-day US AML obligations including SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN requirements
• Manage US sanctions compliance through OFAC screening, escalations, and reporting
• Support the US Broker Dealer compliance program on a day-to-day basis
• Conduct AML and financial crimes risk assessments on new products and tokens
• Support institutional client onboarding with KYC review and source of funds assessments
• Manage 314a and 314b requests and respond to law enforcement inquiries
• Support regulatory examinations and audits as needed
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and other control functions

What you bring

• Active FINRA licenses required (Series 7, 24 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience as a US MLRO or Deputy MLRO with direct exposure to SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN obligations
• Strong OFAC and US sanctions compliance experience
• Broker dealer compliance experience required
• Experience in digital assets or crypto, including blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis or equivalent
• Ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced environment
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays, plus one additional day for each year of service
• Comprehensive health cover including medical, optical, and dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefit programme
• Hybrid working model

About Copper

Copper, founded in 2018, builds institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services. The firm offers Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology for secure custody connected to exchanges, DeFi applications, and staking pools, alongside ClearLoop, a prime services solution that reduces counterparty risk and settles trades in milliseconds. Copper holds industry-leading security certifications and strong insurance coverage from an A+ rated insurer.