About Us
Automic Group brings together modern purpose-built technology with a dynamic and experienced team to tailor solutions for companies and funds to understand, engage and manage their investors. We provide a cloud-native single registry, employee share plan and board management platform, and professional services including company secretarial, ESG, accounting and finance, and investor and media relations.
Today, over 1,400 ASX listed and unlisted clients trust Automic’s 250 employees to manage their registry, investor and board requirements – and Automic is ranked number one on the ASX by number of companies serviced, with 750 listed clients. In the past two financial years, Automic has won 50%of IPOs and 70% of listed companies who have switched registries.
Our culture is innately entrepreneurial, comprising people who thrive in an atmosphere where ideas, actions and initiative are encouraged. Our core values, Customer Success, Ambition, Equality and Team are at the foundation of who we are and how we operate.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join Automic Group’s Risk and Compliance function and support the continued evolution of the organisation’s compliance framework as the business grows.
Operating as part of the Line 2 risk function, this role provides independent oversight and practical guidance to ensure the organisation effectively identifies, manages and monitors its regulatory obligations. The position plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing Automic’s Compliance Management System, supporting regulatory change management, compliance monitoring and breach management across the business.
Reporting to the Head of Compliance and senior stakeholders, you will help embed strong governance, clear accountability and a proactive compliance culture across the organisation. This is an opportunity to influence how compliance operates within a fast-growing, technology-enabled financial services environment.
Role Responsibilities:
Maintain and continuously improve the organisation’s Compliance Management System, aligned with best practice frameworks including ISO 37301
Maintain the regulatory obligations register, ensuring obligations are mapped to accountable owners, risks and controls
Monitor regulatory developments and perform horizon scanning for emerging obligations across financial services, AML/CTF and privacy
Assess and coordinate the implementation of regulatory change, including business impact assessments and implementation tracking
Design and deliver a risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance program
Analyse monitoring results, incidents and trends to identify emerging compliance risks and improvement opportunities
Support the identification, assessment and escalation of compliance incidents and breaches, including regulatory reporting where required
Prepare clear and concise compliance reporting for management, committees and governance forums
Provide practical compliance advice and constructive challenge to business stakeholders on key initiatives and operational matters
Support the delivery of compliance training and awareness programs to strengthen regulatory understanding across the organisation
Identify opportunities to enhance compliance processes through technology, automation and data-driven insights
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Degree in Law, Risk, Compliance, Finance or a related discipline
Professional compliance or risk qualifications (e.g. ICA or similar) highly regarded
Strong understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks, including AFSL obligations
Experience supporting AML/CTF and privacy compliance frameworks
Proven experience developing or operating compliance monitoring and assurance programs
Experience managing regulatory change and obligations registers
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business actions
Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing committee or board-level reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance reporting tools
Experience with GRC platforms, workflow tools or systems such as Jira highly regarded
Exposure to data analytics, automation or technology-enabled compliance solutions is advantageous
About you!
You are a pragmatic and proactive compliance professional who enjoys working closely with the business to deliver practical solutions. You bring strong regulatory insight and are equally comfortable translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
To succeed in this role you will demonstrate:
A hands-on and solutions-oriented approach to compliance challenges
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and providing constructive challenge where required
The ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts and communicate them clearly
Strong attention to detail combined with sound judgement and commercial awareness
A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation
Curiosity and interest in leveraging technology and new tools to improve compliance outcomes
Why join Automic:
You’ll be part of a team where operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and grow your career within a high-performing, purpose-led fintech environment.
Key Benefits include:
Hybrid working
A High growth, scale-up organisation
Professional career growth & development
Supportive & fast paced environment
If the above sounds like you, please apply for this exciting opportunity and be part of the growth journey at Automic!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
