Junior KYC Analyst

1w1 week ago

Copper.co

London, GB · Full-time · £35,000 – £50,000

About this role

Copper is a digital asset technology company dedicated to helping institutional investors safely acquire, trade, and store crypto assets. Built and led by Dmitry Tokarev, a software and financial engineering specialist, the firm provides custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology – the gold standard in secure custody.

The Junior KYC Analyst is an entry-level position in the KYC Operations team, part of Client Onboarding within the Revenue Department. Responsible for completing KYC and AML due diligence on clients to ensure compliance with applicable laws and safeguard against financial crime risk. Initial focus will be completing the periodic review process for the existing client base.

Day-to-day involves ensuring KYC and CDD checks for new and existing clients per Compliance Policies, identifying risks like ownership structure and source of funds. Conduct screening on entities and individuals for adverse media, sanctions, and politically exposed persons. Interpret client information for escalations or enhanced due diligence.

Conduct regular monitoring on existing clients, including Event Driven Reviews, Offboarding, and Compliance Client Watch List maintenance. Involvement in internal projects and supporting stakeholder queries. Built on state-of-the-art custody like ClearLoop™, offering exposure to crypto markets and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Understanding of and genuine interest in Crypto, Fintech and Financial Services
Basic Financial Crime, KYC and CDD subject matter knowledge advantageous; training will be provided
Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
Strong team player embracing listening, straight talking, transparency, ownership, and accountability; work cross-functionally
Flexible in working hours, taking on additional tasks, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate KYC and CDD checks are completed for new and existing clients in line with Copper’s Compliance Policies, with initial focus on periodic reviews
Identify key risks posed by potential clients, including ownership structure, legal entity type, source of funds, and assign correct risk ratings per Client Risk Assessment
Conduct screening on legal entities and individuals to identify adverse media, sanctions, and politically exposed persons
Interpret client information to identify instances requiring escalation or further investigation and enhanced due diligence
Conduct regular monitoring on existing clients, updating data for Event Driven Reviews, Offboarding, and Compliance Client Watch List
Support internal projects and stakeholder queries