US MLRO & Financial Crimes Officer

The role

This is a hands-on execution role for an experienced US MLRO and financial crimes professional. You will handle day-to-day US AML obligations, sanctions compliance, and support the US Broker Dealer compliance program.

What you will do

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

Required qualifications

• Active FINRA licenses required (Series 7, 24 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience as a US MLRO or Deputy MLRO — SAR filing, CTR reporting, FinCEN obligations
• Strong OFAC and US sanctions experience
• Broker dealer compliance experience required
• Experience in digital assets or crypto — Chainalysis or equivalent blockchain analytics
• Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• CAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - 25 days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays
• One additional day of annual leave for each year of service
• Comprehensive health cover - medical, optical and dental benefits
• Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefit Programme

Before you apply

• This role is deemed an Approved Persons role
• Will require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications
• Will require passing fitness and propriety assessments

About the company

Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure since 2018, focusing on custody, collateral management, and prime services.