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Information Security – Summer Internship 2026

CompanyCopper.co
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will complete a scoped technical project aimed at improving security controls or automation. They will also shadow associates and engineers, contributing to live work across various security domains.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
275
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Copper is a digital asset infrastructure provider offering custody, prime services, and collateral management for institutional investors. Our secure and scalable platform, including innovations like ClearLoop for off-exchange settlements, helps clients reduce counterparty risk and move capital efficiently.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">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.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">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. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">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. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">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.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why an internship at Copper?&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">"<em>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.</em>"</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">— Marketing Intern</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“<em>Copper is a great place to work, it's like traditional finance but with the fast paced, exciting buzz that the crypto markets bring.</em></span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>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</em>.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">— Finance Intern</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Department environment</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Copper’s Information Security department keep the business’ systems and network resources secure and protect the company, employees, and client data.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Purpose</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re looking for a talented individual to join our Information Security 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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">An eight‑week, dedicated placement within Information Security. You will:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Complete a scoped technical project that improves a control, a detection, or a piece of security automation.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shadow&nbsp;associates&nbsp;and engineers, then contribute to live work across Infrastructure Security, Application Security,&nbsp;Security Operations&nbsp;and Security Architecture.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Produce a short-written summary of your project, with artefacts (runbook updates, queries, code, or configuration) ready for handover.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities of the role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Mini‑project</strong>: design and deliver a small security improvement such as:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">building or tuning a SIEM detection with documented triage&nbsp;steps;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">enriching a threat‑intelligence&nbsp;workflow;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">implementing an access‑control refinement consistent with Copper’s role‑based model.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Operations</strong>: shadow and&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">SIEM monitoring and alert&nbsp;triage;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">implementation and testing of security&nbsp;controls;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">threat‑intelligence analysis and weekly notes to the team&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Security architecture</strong>: contribute to design‑in security by:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">assisting&nbsp;with lightweight design reviews against Copper’s non‑functional security requirements&nbsp;catalogue;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">helping&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;control patterns and reference designs for common&nbsp;services;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">supporting threat modelling for minor changes;&nbsp;preparing concise artefacts (diagrams, control rationale, review notes) for architects and engineers.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your experience, skills and knowledge&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In your second year or the year before graduation, studying a technical degree (Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science).&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Developing technical skills relevant to information security.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High sense of responsibility and confidentiality.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Confident sharing ideas within a team.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of the Fintech industry&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why Copper?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the adaptability of flexibly working.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ready to make your mark, keep growing, and join a supportive, dynamic team? Copper’s the place.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The interview process at Copper&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and engaging. While specific steps may vary&nbsp;slightly depending on&nbsp;the role, the typical journey includes:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Application</strong>&nbsp;and questions (this is the current stage you are at)</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Initial Screening</strong>&nbsp;A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Assessment day</strong>&nbsp;A conversation focused on team dynamics, collaboration style, and presentation regarding technical questions. This may be with cross-functional peers or leadership.</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the internship</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Successful candidates will spend 8 weeks working with our Information Security team in the summer months. In this time you will gain:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Opportunities for professional growth and development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mentorship from experienced professionals.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Some more information about the opportunity:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">£14 per hour&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Start and end dates: Monday 6th July until Friday 28th August 2026</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Intern Assessment Day – Tuesday 17th March 2026&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fantastic working environment - London, Soho</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5 days on-site, 9am until 6pm&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Application deadline – Friday 13th February 2026</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Attend professional development sessions designed for a global network of interns, helping you build essential skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">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</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love you to apply for the opportunity.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>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.</em><em> 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.</em></span></p></div>
Key Skills
Cyber SecurityData ScienceSoftware EngineeringComputer ScienceTechnical SkillsCommunicationTeam Collaboration
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetyFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Professional Development SessionsExposure to Multiple ProjectsMentorship