US MLRO & Financial Crimes Officer

Copper
New York
Workplace: HybridContractFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Independent work","Problem-solving","Execution","Collaboration","Accountability"]

Join Copper’s Compliance team in a hands-on contract role as the US MLRO and financial crimes professional. Own day-to-day US AML and regulatory obligations including SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN requirements; manage US sanctions compliance with OFAC screening and escalations; support broker-dealer compliance, risk assessments for new products/tokens, and client onboarding (KYC and source of funds). Handle 314a/314b and assist with regulatory examinations and audits.

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Copper
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US MLRO & Financial Crimes Officer

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Job Summary

Join Copper’s Compliance team in a hands-on contract role as the US MLRO and financial crimes professional. Own day-to-day US AML and regulatory obligations including SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN requirements; manage US sanctions compliance with OFAC screening and escalations; support broker-dealer compliance, risk assessments for new products/tokens, and client onboarding (KYC and source of funds). Handle 314a/314b and assist with regulatory examinations and audits.
Location: New York
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Handle day-to-day US AML obligations including SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN requirements.
  • •Manage US sanctions compliance including 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 with KYC review and source of funds assessments; manage 314a/314b requests and law enforcement inquiries; assist with regulatory examinations and audits as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid LeaveHealth InsuranceOptical DentalLife InsuranceCommuter Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •Active FINRA licenses required (Series 7, 24 or equivalent).
  • •Hands-on experience as a US MLRO or Deputy MLRO, including SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN obligations.
  • •Strong OFAC and US sanctions compliance experience, including screening, escalations, and reporting.
  • •Broker dealer compliance experience required.
  • •Experience in digital assets/crypto (e.g., Chainalysis or equivalent blockchain analytics) and AML certification such as CAMS preferred.
Experience:Digital assetsCrypto
Skills:Independent workProblem-solvingExecutionCollaborationAccountability
Licenses:FINRA Series 7FINRA Series 24
Certifications:CAMS
Tech Stack:FINRASARCTRFinCENOFACChainalysis

Company Brief

Copper
Provides institutional-grade digital asset custody, settlement, and prime services for crypto markets. The platform helps exchanges, funds, and other firms securely store, transfer, and manage cryptocurrencies and related assets.
Industry: Blockchain & Web3
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series C
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2018
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