Associate, Payment Operations - 3 Month Contract - Sydney

Automic Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Job summary

Automic Group in Sydney is seeking an Associate, Payment Operations for a 3-month contract to ensure accurate, timely and compliant payment processing. You will manage end-to-end payments, distributions and dividends, working with clients and internal teams to meet requirements while supporting process improvements.

The role suits someone early in their operations or financial services career, who values precision, problem solving, and growth within a high-performing fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in operations, payments, or financial administration.
• Advanced Excel skills and data reporting proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Process client payment activities – distributions, dividends, and related transactions – with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the setup of corporate actions, payment templates, reconciliations and DRP units.
• Liaise directly with clients and internal teams to ensure all payment requirements are understood.
• Assist with ATO and tax reporting (annual and quarterly submissions).
• Monitor workflow queues (JIRA) and support the broader team during busy periods.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency across Automic’s shared service function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

JIRA

Stakeholder management

Payments operations

Education

Finance degree or related

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Associate, Payment Operations - 3 Month Contract - Sydney

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 ofOne Automic, Go Beyond, Empowered, and Accountable.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail driven and collaborative Associate, Payment Operations to support he accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payment activites across Automic's registry and Fund Services for a short term contract of 3 months.

In this role, you'll manage end-to-end payment processes including distributions and dividends, work closely with internal and external stakeholders and help ensure our shared services run smoothy at scale.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their operations or financial services career who takes pride in precision, enjoys problem solving, and wants to grow within a high-performing, values-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities include

• Process client payment activities – distributions, dividends, and related transactions – with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the setup of corporate actions, payment templates, reconciliations and DRP (Distribution Reinvestment Plan) units.
• Liaise directly with clients and internal teams to ensure all payment requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Assist with ATO and tax reporting (including annual and quarterly submissions).
• Monitor workflow queues (JIRA) and support the broader team during busy periods.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency across Automic’s shared service function.

About you!

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred but not essential.
• 1–3 years’ experience in operations, payments, or financial administration, ideally within financial services, fintech, or fund administration.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in payment processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal.
• 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 whereoperational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvementare 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:

• Supportive & fast paced environment

Please note, Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.