Business Analyst

With a set of market leading products in custody, settlement, liquidity access, and our position as a leading infrastructure provider in the industry, Copper is well placed to become a pillar of future digital and tokenised assets industry.

The Business Analyst ensures all projects and programmes are aligned with organisational strategy, delivering measurable value and driving long-term success. We empower the firm through strategic project leadership, governance, and best practices that enable consistent, high-quality delivery across the organisation and support every team in Copper with the tools, guidance, and insights needed to deliver successful outcomes and exceed stakeholder expectations.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Your purpose at Copper will be to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions within the financial services sector. This role is responsible for analysing complex business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating regulatory, operational, and strategic requirements into actionable insights and system specifications. By collaborating with stakeholders across compliance, risk, operations, and IT, the Business Analyst ensures that solutions are aligned with industry regulations, customer expectations, and organisational goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Act as a liaison between regulatory business teams and IT teams.

•  Analyse and interpret regulatory requirements (e.g., PRA, FCA, MAS, HKMA, ASIC).

•  Conduct gap analyses and impact assessments.

•  Gather and document business and functional requirements (BRDs, FRDs).

•  Develop and maintain traceability matrices and process flows.

•  Support system testing and coordinate UAT with business users.

•  Collaborate with global and regional teams to deliver jurisdiction specific regulatory solutions.

•  Provide regular updates to stakeholders and manage project documentation.

•  Ensure compliance with internal project lifecycle and governance standards.

•  Escalate risks and issues as needed.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential 

•  10+ years of experience in business analysis within IT and regulatory environments.

•  Well-grounded in financial services and adept at navigating the evolving landscape of crypto assets.

•  Hands-on experience with MS Office tools and Atlassian tools 

•  Experience supporting organisational change initiatives or transformation programs.

•  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

•  Ability to work in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

•  Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment.

•  Analytical, good problem-solver, and strong critical thinking skills.

•  A self-starter, who works well independently, must be exceptionally organised, and can accomplish tasks effectively with attention to detail.

Desirable

•  Familiarity with regulations such as MiCA, DORA, VARA, etc 

•  Experience with regulatory reporting frameworks