Chief Security Officer

Copper is a digital asset technology company dedicated to helping institutional investors safely acquire, trade, and store crypto assets.

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.

**The Role**

Copper is looking for a skilled and collaborative Chief Security Officer to join our growing digital assets infrastructure business and team.

This full-time role is based in London with some occasional travel abroad, however consideration will be given for remote & hybrid working options.

As Chief Security Officer you will lead, run & oversee enterprise-wide security comprising both technical and physical security responsibilities, as well as management of our resilience programme.

You will act as a strategic advisor to Executive Management, where you'll gain the credibility and gravitas to work effectively as a member of the senior management team. As a member of the Risk Committee, you will also perform direct reporting to the Board and frequently engage with Regulators.

**Key Responsibilities of the role**
- Manage the Security & Resilience functions internationally
- Lead the Crisis Management process during times of major incident
- Responsible for staff performance and career management, including direct line management
- Plan and deliver a staff and management training program firm-wide on an going basis
- Develop regular monitoring procedures and practices
- Represent CSO office on Management and Governance forums
- Implement of the Security & Resilience controls framework. Undertaking assessments of the risks relating to the Copper businesses, the related controls the businesses have in place or should develop and the controls which have been, or need to be, implemented
- Advise and support the Copper businesses globally on applicable law, rules, and regulation, including the development of responses to, and implementation of, new regulations
- Support and / or manage the coordination of all reporting and disclosures to key regulators
- Carry out regular reporting to the Board and Executive Management and ensure that monthly and quarterly reporting is maintained and presented at the highest quality level
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and developments to ensure the impact on the business is highlighted and assessed
- Contribute to product reviews and new product approval processes.
- Create a cooperative culture both within the Security team as well with the business and other control functions.

**Your experience, skills and knowledge**
- Extensive knowledge of and senior management experience in performing and managing security in financial services, government, technology environments
- Excellent knowledge of Regulatory landscape in the UK, Europe, US and other markets
- Previous holder of NATO government security clearances
- Demonstrable management of significant security programmes and large security teams in high volume / high risk environments

**The benefits offered**
- 25 days annual leave a yearin addition to bank holiday entitlement (additional days annual leave, capped at 30days)
- BUPA Private medical careIndividual
- BUPA Private Dental careIndividual
- Pension matched up to 10%
- Home Working Energy Supportsscheme

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.

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.