Your NEXT Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Administration Officer to join our Next Payments team based in Cheltenham. We are looking for a detail orientated team player to support the day-to-day execution of our risk and compliance framework across Australia and New Zealand.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a hands-on operational role responsible for transaction monitoring, sanctions alert management, regulatory and partner reporting (including bailment obligations), and ongoing compliance activities.
The role performs compliance checks, analyses alerts, maintains accurate records, and escalates issues where required.
About You
• Experience in compliance, risk operations, financial crime,AML/CTF, payments, or similar financial services environments (preferred, not essential).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transaction data and identify unusual patterns or red flags.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, recordkeeping and reporting.
• Comfortable applying structured procedures, contractual obligations (e.g. bailment terms) and regulatory guidance in day-to-day tasks.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing summaries, investigative notes and partner/regulatory report inputs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn internal systems (e.g. Salesforce, monitoring and screening tools).
The Perks!
• Friendly, fun, and supportive work environment – we are extremely proud of the culture we have created!
• Strong commitment to staff enjoyment with our Social Club Committee scheduling fun afternoon activities to give staff the opportunity to step away from the office and socialise with colleagues
• True appreciation and recognition of hard work
• Established internal career progression pathways
• Company training and development policy with opportunities for supported participation in external certifications and courses
About Us
Established in 2013, Next Payments is one of Australia’s strongest, multi-award winning and fastest growing payments companies. Headquartered in Melbourne with branches in Sydney, Brisbane, and Wellington, we are 97% Australian and 3% New Zealand owned with Macquarie Group being our largest shareholder.
At Next Payments, our success is due to our proven and reliable products and services, ensuring the seamless operation of our customers’ businesses. We provide end to end solutions in the payments space, including ATM installation and services, issuing, and managing digital wallets, QR code payments, debit and prepaid card issuing, and bespoke customer experience integration.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We actively recognise our committed people and provide exciting learning and career development opportunities.
At Next you will matter, whatever it takes! We call it Next Respect.
Next Payments is environmentally conscious and after 3 years of hard work, we are proudly Carbon Neutral certified!
How to Apply
If you would like to join Next Payments, please send us your resume and a short cover letter – We want to hear from you personally and understand why this role and our company is of interest!
Please note that only candidates required for interview will be contacted.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Next Payments is not accepting inquiries from recruitment agencies for this position.
