Corporate Affairs Manager

Pepperstone; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Remote option up to 4 weeks/yr

Job summary

Pepperstone is seeking an experienced Corporate Affairs Manager for a brand-new, part-time role based in Melbourne. You will shape Pepperstone’s global corporate narrative, turning complex financial markets into clear messaging and strengthening our reputation across regions, products and platforms.

You’ll work with senior leaders, lead proactive thought leadership, and drive media visibility while navigating Australia’s regulatory landscape to reinforce trust and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ experience in corporate affairs, strategic communications, or PR across in-house or agency environments.
• Strong understanding of the Australian financial services and regulatory landscape.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate leadership perspectives into external narratives.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to turn technical topics into clear stories.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver corporate communications strategies aligned to business priorities and growth.
• Translate Australian regulatory developments into clear external positioning.
• Align CEO office, senior stakeholders, and PR teams for consistent messaging.
• Spot opportunities where communications can drive growth and competitive edge.
• Lead media engagement, press releases, pitches, and tier-1 coverage in Australia.
• Partner with senior leaders on messaging, briefings, and thought leadership.
• Support product launches and key initiatives with aligned communications.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and media shifts and provide timely insight.
• Manage reputational risk and support crisis communications with Legal and Compliance.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure consistency across PR, marketing, legal, and regional teams.

Skills

Corporate affairs

Strategic communications

PR experience

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Writing skills

Regulatory understanding

Job description

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. We thrive on progress - for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our 700+ team currently across 12 locations and 9 time zones.

The Role

This is a brand-new role, shaped for an experienced Corporate Affairs Manager who knows how to turn complexity into clarity, and strategy into influence. Sitting at the crossroads of PR, product communications, and regulatory positioning, you’ll become the voice behind how Pepperstone shows up to the world.

You’ll craft and carry Pepperstone’s global corporate narrative, translating fast-moving financial markets into messaging that’s sharp, compelling, and built to strengthen our corporate reputation. From media headlines to stakeholder conversations, the role will shape how we’re seen across key markets and as an employer brand.

You’ll bring a strong understanding of Australia’s regulatory landscape, with the confidence to position Pepperstone proactively within it ensuring every message reinforces trust, transparency, and long-term growth.

This is a rare blend of strategy and execution. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders, shaping thought leadership, driving media visibility, and ensuring consistency across regions, products, and platforms.

If you’re someone who sees storytelling as a strategic tool and knows how to use it to build reputation at scale, this is your opportunity to define a role, and leave your mark on a global brand.

This is a part-time role (three days a week), based in Melbourne on a 12 month contract with a potential for extension

As our Corporate Affairs Manager, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Shape and deliver corporate communications strategies aligned to business priorities and growth
• Translate Australian regulatory developments into clear, confident external positioning
• Align CEO office, senior stakeholders, and PR teams to ensure consistent, accurate messaging
• Spot opportunities where communications can drive growth, expansion, and competitive edge
• Lead media engagement-press releases, pitches, commentary, and tier-1 coverage in Australia
• Partner with senior leaders on messaging, briefings, and thought leadership
• Support product launches and key initiatives with aligned, on-brand communications
• Monitor market, regulatory, and media shifts-providing timely insight and response
• Manage reputational risk and support issues and crisis communications with Legal and Compliance
• Work cross-functionally to ensure consistency across PR, marketing, legal, and regional teams

About You

• 5-10+ years’ experience in corporate affairs, strategic communications, or PR - across in-house or agency environments
• Strong understanding of the Australian financial services and regulatory landscape, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, confident messaging
• Experience in financial services, fintech, trading, or crypto—or the ability to quickly grasp complex financial concepts
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate leadership perspectives into consistent external narratives
• Proactive mindset, with a strong ability to identify opportunities to elevate communications and align them to business goals
• Solid media experience, including securing coverage and building journalist relationships in Australia
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to turn technical subject matter into clear, engaging stories
• Collaborative approach, with experience working alongside PR and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution
• Strong understanding of how regulation, market structure, and product design influence customer behaviour and industry dynamics

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
• Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
• Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
• A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas

More About Pepperstone

We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and

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Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

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