Automic Group is Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration. Combining proprietary cloud-native technology with expert service, Automic simplifies investor administration and governance for companies and funds. We provide the market's leading registry, employee share plans, IR analytics, and fund administration services for over 1,400 ASX-listed and unlisted organisations.
Automic’s culture is collaborative, inclusive, and purpose driven. It is grounded in our mission to connect companies and funds to their investors through technology, service, and trust, and guided by our values of One Automic, Go Beyond, Empowered, and Accountable.
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for an Operational Compliance Associate to join our Fund Registry team and play a key role in embedding strong operational compliance practices across the business.
Operating at the intersection of operations, risk, and regulation, this role helps ensure regulatory obligations, internal controls, and governance requirements are translated into practical, scalable operational processes.
Working closely with Fund Registry leadership, Risk & Compliance, and operational teams, you’ll support operational assurance activities, regulatory reporting, incident and breach management, and compliance uplift initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining regulatory rigour with operational problem-solving and wants to contribute to a strong compliance culture within a growing financial services organisation.
Role Responsibilities:
Support delivery of the Fund Registry operational compliance framework
Complete operational compliance activities including FATCA/CRS reporting and testing, AML, KYC, PEP and sanctions processes, and incident management
Perform and review operational controls and assurance activities
Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and client due diligence processes
Partner with Risk & Compliance teams to support regulatory change implementation
Support end-to-end incident and breach management, including assessment, escalation, investigation, and remediation planning
Maintain operational risk, incident, and reporting registers
Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with Fund Registry leadership and operational teams as a trusted compliance support function
Provide practical guidance to support frontline compliance ownership
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate controls without increasing risk
Contribute to operational compliance uplift initiatives
Support improvements to assurance activities, control frameworks, and operational workflows
Assist with documentation and evidence management to support governance requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Experience in operational compliance within financial services, funds, or investor administration
Experience embedding controls into operational processes
Experience supporting audits, reviews, or regulatory interactions
Strong risk-based judgement and attention to detail
Ability to interpret regulation and translate requirements into practical operational controls
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Comfortable working with operational systems, reporting artefacts, and evidence repositories
Tertiary qualification in business, finance, or a related discipline
Highly Regarded:
Exposure to Fund Registry or Fund Administration environments
Compliance, risk, or governance certification
Experience contributing to process redesign, control automation, or workflow improvement
Experience with workflow tools, GRC systems, or automation platforms
About You
You enjoy bringing structure, accountability, and practical solutions to operational environments. You have a strong eye for detail, understand the importance of governance, and can balance compliance requirements with operational realities.
You are collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to solve problems and strengthen processes.
To Succeed in This Role, You Will Demonstrate:
Strong judgement and risk awareness
A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
High attention to detail and operational discipline
Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
A continuous improvement mindset
Ownership and accountability for 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
High-growth, scale-up organisation
Professional career growth and development
Supportive and 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.
