Risk Summer Internship 2025

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 Assisting with the third-party risk management process that includes collating evidence and risk assessing vendors onboarding with Copper. Helping maintain 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 a 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr