Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO) – Switzerland

About the role

Copper is seeking a senior compliance professional to act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer for its Swiss operations, supporting the MLRO in day‑to‑day AML oversight and contributing to the global compliance programme.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as deputy to the MLRO Switzerland, supporting day‑to‑day AML oversight and assuming responsibilities during their absence.
• Act as a key local compliance contact, providing guidance on AML, sanctions, regulatory reporting and risk management.
• Support engagement with the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland, preparing and filing SARs, STRs and other regulatory submissions.
• Lead coordination of external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure material risks are escalated to the Head of Compliance Switzerland.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of compliance policies and controls.
• Assist in maintaining transaction monitoring systems and address potential illicit activity.
• Provide compliance advisory to product and strategy teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Switzerland and globally.
• Facilitate training and education for internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Senior‑level compliance experience with several years in AML and KYC roles.
• Strong technical compliance skills in risk assessment, client due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
• Experience in Swiss regulatory compliance, preferably in digital assets or a regulated financial environment.
• Knowledge of Swiss, EU and UK regulatory regimes.
• Proactive, hands‑on mindset and ability to engage senior management.
• Fluency in German and English.

Required skills

• AML/KYC risk assessment
• Client due diligence processes
• Transaction monitoring systems
• Regulatory reporting (SAR, STR)
• Regulatory knowledge of Swiss, EU, UK regimes

What we offer

• Hybrid working model combining office collaboration with flexible remote work.
• Strong focus on diversity, inclusion and employee networks such as Women at Copper.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑moving, innovative team across global offices.