Commercial - Summer Internship - New York

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

Copper’s Commercial team comprises functions that engage with our institutional clients to introduce new products and features, provide market color, model and enable financing solutions, and share client feedback to inform our product development in-line with the firm’s growth and competitive advantage. As a team, our mandate focuses on identifying opportunities to originate new business and growing a portfolio of existing accounts, in partnership with cross-functional teams.

The team is charged with leading initiatives to foster innovation, drive competitive commercial partnerships, and implement organizational change while working with various departments to align their goals with the firm’s overall strategy.

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a talented individual to join our Commercial 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.

As an intern, you will rotate through several teams, including Sales, Relationship Management, and Client Solutions, while collaborating with teams across Financial Risk, Client Onboarding, and Legal as key stakeholders in the client lifecycle.

Our goal is for interns to come away with a unique understanding of our clients’ needs and the value proposition that Copper creates through outstanding client service and product capabilities. In addition to learning on the job, Copper interns will participate in professional development sessions, company social events, and networking opportunities with senior leadership. For those that seek to contribute to building the institutional standard for digital assets, we’d love to speak to you.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

Successful candidates will spend 8 weeks with the Commercial team rotating across several groups in the summer months. In this time, you will be learning from experienced professionals about institutional market structure, client service, and tailored products offered to Copper clients.

Supporting the Commercial teams to grow business through independent and collaborative projects which may include;

• Analyzing data for trends and opportunities
• Creating proposals and presentations for prospective clients
• Drafting market commentary
• Tracking progress for product campaign and partnership campaigns
• Proposing procedural improvements
• Producing competitor analysis

Your experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

• Currently in your second year at university or a year before graduation, completing a Degree Course
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the fintech industry

Why Copper?

At Copper, we keep innovation, openness, and curiosity at the centre of everything we do. Here, bold ideas get the spotlight, learning is constant, and diversity shapes our team from the ground up.

Jump into a fast-moving, dynamic team that loves a challenge and knows how to have fun along the way. Collaboration is just as important as results—you’ll be surrounded by smart, driven colleagues in London and across our APAC, Switzerland, UAE, and US offices.

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the adaptability of flexibly working.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us – they’re woven into Copper life. From employee-led groups like Women at Copper to a committee focused on community and wellbeing, you’ll have a network that supports you from day one. Everyone voice matters.

If you’re looking to ramp up your career, or keen to do something new in your field, with us, you’ll keep moving forward.

Ready to make your mark, keep growing, and join a supportive, dynamic team? Copper’s the place.

The interview process at Copper

Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and engaging. While specific steps may vary slightly depending on the role, the typical journey includes:

• Application and questions (this is the current stage you are at)

• Initial Screening A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role.

• Assessment day A conversation focused on team dynamics, collaboration style, and presentation regarding technical questions. This may be with cross-functional peers or leadership.

We understand you may use AI to support with your answers to the questions or assessment preparation, but we would ask you to try and make the commentary as individual and authentic as possible, we want the answers to come straight from you!

Additional steps may be added based on the role's complexity or seniority. We aim to keep the process transparent and respectful of your time.

About the internship

Successful candidates will spend 8 weeks working with our Commercial 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 professionals.

Some more information about the opportunity:

• Start and end dates - Monday 15th June until Friday 7th August 2026
• Intern Assessment Day – Thursday 19th March 2026
• $30 per hour
• Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Fantastic working environment – Manhattan, New York
• 5 days on-site, 9am until 6pm
• Application deadline – Friday 13th February 2026

Benefits

• Attend professional development sessions designed for a global network of interns, helping you build essential skills
• Take part in a structured internship programme offering exposure to multiple projects and areas within Copper, with bespoke objectives tailored to your personal learning goals

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.