Since being founded in 2018, Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services.
Led by Amar Kuchinad, Copper's Global CEO, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology – the gold standard in secure custody. Copper’s multi-award winning custody system is unique in that it can be connected to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications and even staking pools without the assets leaving the custody.
Built on top of this state-of-the-art custody, ClearLoop is the first solution in the market that overcomes a growing industry challenge; counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges, and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from the safety of their MPC-secured wallets. By reducing settlement time for transfers to a few milliseconds (without blockchain network dependency) and offering enhanced security measures, ClearLoop is rapidly reshaping the way asset managers trade and manage capital.
In addition to industry-leading security certifications, Copper has one of the strongest insurance coverages in the industry from an A+ rated insurer, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for institutions seeking to safeguard their assets.
Why an internship at Copper?
"At Copper, the summer internship is a gateway into blockchain technology and the finance industry. During these two months, you'll tackle real challenges, receive genuine mentorship, and make a meaningful impact from day one."
— Marketing Intern
“Copper is a great place to work, it's like traditional finance but with the fast paced, exciting buzz that the crypto markets bring.
I learnt so much during my internship at copper, your voice really feels heard and you really feel like you are making a difference. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to kickstart a career in fintech.”
— Finance Intern
Department environment
The Risk Team at Copper embeds and maintains an effective Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the business lines, ensuring that any risks to the business are identified, assessed and measures put in place to mitigate or reduce the risk in accordance with regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction, our approved risk tolerance, risk appetite and strategic plans.
Role Purpose
We’re looking for a talented individual to join our Risk team for an unforgettable 8-week internship. As one of our interns, you will bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, and will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business.
The intern will work alongside the Risk team helping to ensure that all risks to the business are identified and mitigated where appropriate, using the enterprise risk framework and regulatory best practices.
Key Responsibilities of the role
You will support the Risk team with the Risk Programme, Third Party Risk Management and Cyber Assurance at Copper and your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the third-party risk management process that includes collating evidence and risk assessing vendors onboarding with Copper.
- Helping maintains the database of all vendors and ensuring annual reviews take place when required.
- Undertaking regular reviews of the Risk Management standards in line with best practices and industry standards. Embedding requirements into key business processes.
- Advising on the design and implementation of key controls. Deliver related communications, training, and awareness around control testing.
- Partnering with teams across technology and the business to ensure compliance requirements are understood.
- Coordinating engagements with internal and external auditors. Support third-party assessments including due diligence activity, compliance questionnaires, vendor assurance, and RFPs.
- Provide support to assurance programmes such as ISO27001 and SOC2 .
- Support the team with resiliency planning and testing activity and maintain documentation such as the business impact assessment.
Your experience, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Currently in your second year at university or a year before graduation, completing a Risk Management, Business studies or Finance/Economics degree with expected 2:1 or above.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Fintech industry.
About the internship
Successful candidates will spend 8 weeks working with our Risk team in the summer months. In this time you will gain:
- Hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Mentorship from experienced Risk professionals.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on our enterprise risk management framework.
Some more information about the opportunity:
- £14 per hour
- Monday 7th July until Friday 29th August
- Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
- Fantastic London head office working environment – Soho, Blockchain House
- 5 days on-site, 9am until 6pm
- Application deadline - Friday 28th February 2025
- Intern Assessment day – Wednesday 30th April 2025
Benefits
- Pension contribution by Copper
- Unmind access
- Breakfast and office refreshments
In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and welcoming working environment.
If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love you to apply for the opportunity.
Copper is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, bring us your experience, perspectives, and skills. It is in our differences that we will continue to grow and ensure Copper is transforming how institutional investors engage with digital assets. Copper is a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you have a disability. If you require us to provide any assistance during the recruitment process, then we would ask you to highlight this to us and we will be happy to accommodate.
