Operational Compliance Associate, Fund Operations / Associate Level
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sydney
About UsAutomic 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'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 frameworkComplete operational compliance activities including FATCA/CRS reporting and testing, AML, KYC, PEP & sanctions processes, and incident managementPerform and review operational controls and assurance activitiesSupport internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and client due diligence processesWork with Risk & Compliance teams to support regulatory change implementationSupport end-to-end incident and breach management processesAssist with incident assessment, escalation, investigation, and remediation planningMaintain operational risk, incident, and reporting registersSupport root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiativesPartner with Fund Registry leadership and operational teams as a trusted compliance support functionProvide practical guidance to support frontline compliance ownershipIdentify opportunities to streamline and automate controls without increasing riskContribute to operational compliance uplift initiativesSupport improvements to assurance activities, control frameworks, and operational workflowsAssist 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 administrationExperience embedding controls into operational processesExperience supporting audits, reviews, or regulatory interactionsStrong risk-based judgement and attention to detailAbility to interpret regulation and translate requirements into practical operational controlsStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsComfortable working with operational systems, reporting artefacts, and evidence repositoriesTertiary qualification relevant to business, finance, or related discipline
Highly Regarded:
Exposure to Fund Registry or Fund Administration environmentsCompliance, risk, or governance certificationExperience contributing to process redesign, control automation, or workflow improvementExperience with workflow tools, GRC systems, or automation platforms
About you!
You're someone who enjoys 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're 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 awarenessA proactive and solutions-focused mindsetHigh attention to detail and operational disciplineConfidence engaging and influencing stakeholdersThe ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesOwnership and accountability for outcomes
You'll be part of a team whereoperational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvementare genuinely valued.
This is an chance 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 & developmentSupportive & fast paced environment
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📌 Operational Compliance Associate, Fund Operations / Associate Level (Sydney)
🏢 Automic Group
📍 Sydney