Payments & Sanctions Compliance Analyst — Processing Expert

Citi; Getzville (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,141 - 68,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Citi in Buffalo, NY is seeking a compliance professional to review payment transactions for sanction matches and escalate as needed. The role emphasizes analytical decision-making, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid, full-time setting.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Swift, FED, CHIP, and AML/sanctions concepts. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with potential weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and action payment transactions held for sanction related matches.
• Investigate and obtain additional information to make a sound decision.
• Engage and escalate to compliance and AML teams when appropriate.
• Prepare and compile reports.
• Identify repetitive false hits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation.
• Understand payment processing formats.
• Cross-train for internal roles and provide back-up coverage.

Skills

Analytical and deductive reasoning

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Regulatory AML awareness

High-volume processing

Funds transfer / sanction screening

Attention to risk and ethics

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Citi in Buffalo, NY is seeking a compliance professional to review payment transactions for sanction matches and escalate as needed. The role emphasizes analytical decision-making, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid, full-time setting.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Swift, FED, CHIP, and AML/sanctions concepts. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with potential weekends as needed.