Finance Operations Analyst

Judo Bank; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks of additional leave yearly

Paid volunteer leave

Judo induction experience

Work-from-home setup allowance

Education assistance

Job summary

Judo Bank is seeking an entry-level Finance Operations team member in Melbourne to support accurate processing of financial transactions, assist with reconciliations, and gain exposure to funding, lending and core banking systems while learning from experts.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and Operations to keep critical banking processes running smoothly, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative, positive and team-first approach.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process loan settlements, LOC drawdowns, trust collections and system data imports with accuracy and care.
• Assist with reconciliations and data validations, ensuring anomalies are identified and resolved.
• Support funding and lending operations, including term deposit maturities and manual payments.
• Maintain a strong risk and compliance focus, ensuring accurate audit trails are maintained.
• Contribute to process improvements that make daily workflows simpler and more efficient.
• Support the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Banking qualification

Finance degree

Tools

Banking systems

Job description

A bit about us

At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

Company Description

A bit about us

At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.

Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work

We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day

Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.

We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our vision is to build a world‑class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.

Job Description

Now, about this opportunity…

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to join our Finance Operations team, where you’ll support the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, assist with reconciliations and settlements, and gain exposure to funding, lending and core banking systems while learning from some of the best in the business.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Finance and Operations to help keep critical banking processes running smoothly and accurately.

If that excites you, this just might be your dream job:

• Process loan settlements, LOC drawdowns, trust collections and system data imports with accuracy and care
• Assist with reconciliations and data validations, ensuring anomalies are identified and resolved
• Support funding and lending operations, including term deposit maturities and manual payments
• Maintain a strong risk and compliance focus, ensuring accurate audit trails are maintained
• Contribute to process improvements that make daily workflows simpler and more efficient
• Support the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the business

Qualifications

You’ll likely bring:

• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative, positive and team-first approach
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn

Ideally

• Experience in banking, finance or a related industry
• A Banking, Finance or similar tertiary qualification
• Reconciliation experience (preferred but not essential)

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – your experience, mindset and potential matter to us.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working at Judo:

• Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Our signature Judo induction experience
• Big Life Event Leave
• Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health
• Working from Home Setup Allowance
• Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks
• Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working
• Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks
• Education Assistance

Judo is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and can feel that they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Please no agencies! We maintain a preferred panel, and kindly request no unsolicited contact. We do not hold any responsibility for dispute over candidate ownership if you have not been engaged directly.

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