Payment Network Compliance Analyst (Visa/Mastercard/Discover)

Description Payment Network Compliance Analyst (Visa/Mastercard/Discover) *Merchant Compliance | Sponsorship Oversight | Acquiring* About This Role Citizens is seeking a Payment Network Compliance Analyst to support our sponsorship oversight program within the Payments Risk organization. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to Visa, Mastercard, and Discover network rules across merchant and third‑party relationships. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role —not a traditional vendor risk/GRC position. The work is case‑driven, detail‑heavy, and high‑volume , requiring strong judgment, documentation accuracy, and follow‑through. What You’ll Do Review and manage merchant compliance cases, including network violations, inquiries, and escalations Support third‑party agent (TPA), including network registrations Ensure compliance with Visa, Mastercard, and Discover rules and programs Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all compliance activities and submissions Track, prioritize, and resolve multiple active cases simultaneously Partner with internal teams (Payments, Risk, Compliance) to investigate and resolve issues Identify and elevate potential risks or non‑compliant merchant activity Support reporting and tracking using Excel and internal case management tools What We’re Looking For (Required) Direct experience in at least one of the following: Payment network compliance (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Merchant acquiring or sponsor bank environment Merchant registrations, or violations handling Experience managing: Case‑based compliance work (tracking, investigation, resolution) Regulatory or network‑driven processes with documentation rigor Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, audit‑ready work Proven ability to manage high‑volume, process‑driven workflows Strong Excel skills (tracking, validation, reconciliation) Ability to work cross‑functionally and independently drive issues to resolution Education Bachelor’s degree or 1-3+ years’ experience in payments required Preferred Qualifications Experience with: Third‑party agent (TPA) registration processes Merchant network compliance monitoring or acquiring operations PCI DSS, ADC (Account Data Compromise) Background in: Payments operations Fraud / Rules in payments context (not required but helpful) Experience improving or optimizing compliance workflows or tracking processes What This Role Is NOT Not a traditional TPRM / vendor risk / IT GRC role Not focused on cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO) as primary work Not strategy‑heavy—this is a hands‑on operational role Team & Leadership Reports to Director – Sponsorship Oversight (Payments Risk) Team operates in a high‑growth, high‑volume environment Strong cross‑functional exposure across Payments, Risk, and Compliance Why Join Citizens Recognized as a Best Place to Work (2026) and Fortune Top 100 Company Part of Reimagine the Bank (RTB) — a multi‑year transformation to modernize technology, simplify operations, and empower teams Opportunity to build deep expertise in payments and network compliance, a highly specialized and in‑demand domain Hours & Work Schedule Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Hybrid, 4 days on site from a Citizens corporate office, 1 day remote Work Location Options: This role can sit at ANY Citizens Hub where there is capacity, including: Locations: RI - Johnston CT- New Haven; Stamford DE- Newark FL- Tampa; Coral Gables GA- Atlanta IA: Coralville IL-Chicago MA- Boston MA- Medford MD-Baltimore; West Bethesda NJ-Mount Laurel; Short Hills; Spring Lake Heights; Marlton NY-Albany; Tarrytown; Syracuse OH-Cleveland PA-Philadelphia; Pittsburgh TX-Irving; Houston VA-Glen Allen; Falls Church; Richmond Pay Transparency The salary range for this position is $86,000 - $101,000 per year , plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time‑away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit Equal Employment Opportunity Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability. Why Work for Us At Citizens, you'll find a customer‑centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth. Posting End Date: 07/24/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev