At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payment operations and ensure accurate, reliable services for clients.
- Company: Join AutomicGroup, Australia's leader in tech-driven investor administration.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional growth, a supportive environment, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Be part of a purpose-driven culture that values continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in fintech while developing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred; 2+ years in payment processing or fund operations.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
About Us
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.
About the Role
We're seeking a Senior Associate to join our Payment Operations team, playing a key role in delivering accurate, reliable, and high-quality payment services across Automic's Shared Services function. This role is well suited to someone who brings strong technical capability in payment operations/fund accounting and tax reporting, combined with sound judgement, an eye for detail, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement. This role will work closely with Associates, internal stakeholders, and clients to ensure payment processes are delivered with precision, consistency, and care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage complex dividend and distribution services for listed and unlisted clients, ensuring payments are accurate and compliant.
- Oversee outbound payment approvals, including international transactions and sweep payments.
- Review and approve work completed by Associates, providing feedback and guidance to support development and consistency.
- Assist with ATO reporting lodgements (AIIR, QTFN) and production of tax statements.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks while driving improvements to systems and processes.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring proactive communication and dependable service.
Desired Skills and Experience
You'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
- 2+ years' experience in payment processing, trust management, or registry/fund operations.
- Strong understanding of tax reporting requirements and trust distribution processes.
- Proven experience reviewing work, managing approvals, and supporting team capability.
- High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with workflow tools such as JIRA.
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:
- Professional career growth & development
- Supportive & fast paced environment
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Senior Associate, Payment Operations - Sydney / Flexible location employer: Automic Group
Automic Group is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Payment Operations Associate, you'll benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises employee growth, providing opportunities to enhance your skills in the fast-paced fintech sector. With a focus on precision and problem-solving, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement.
