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Payment Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$230K - $265K/yr

PayMedix: a national healthcare payments platform that pays participating providers in full for all allowed charges regardless of consumer cost-share. Members receive consolidated medical information ...

Senior Credit Officer, Payments

Cleveland, OH ยท On-site

$96K - $181K/yr

Senior Credit Officer for Payments Products Location: 66 South Pearl Street, Albany New York The ... Conduct in-depth risk assessments, including evaluation of financial statements, payment flows ...

Senior Credit Officer, Payments

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$96K - $181K/yr

Senior Credit Officer for Payments Products Location: 66 South Pearl Street, Albany New York The ... Conduct in-depth risk assessments, including evaluation of financial statements, payment flows ...

Senior Credit Officer, Payments

Buffalo, NY ยท On-site

$96K - $181K/yr

Senior Credit Officer for Payments Products Location: 66 South Pearl Street, Albany New York The ... Conduct in-depth risk assessments, including evaluation of financial statements, payment flows ...

Senior Credit Officer, Payments

Albany, NY ยท On-site

$96K - $181K/yr

Senior Credit Officer for Payments Products Location: 66 South Pearl Street, Albany New York The ... Conduct in-depth risk assessments, including evaluation of financial statements, payment flows ...

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How much do payment officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for payment officer in the United States is $62,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a payment officer?

Payment Officers are financial professionals responsible for processing, verifying, and managing payments within an organization. They ensure that all transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. Payment Officers often work closely with accounting, procurement, and banking teams to facilitate smooth financial operations. Their duties may also include reconciling payment records, addressing payment discrepancies, and preparing financial reports.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payment officer?

To thrive as a Payment Officer, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance or accounting, often supported by a relevant degree or professional certification. Familiarity with payment processing systems, accounting software, and compliance tools such as SAP, Oracle, or SWIFT is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, integrity, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing transactions and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. These skills ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in processing payments, which are critical to maintaining trust and operational continuity.

What are the main challenges a payment officer faces when ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing?

Payment Officers often encounter challenges such as managing high transaction volumes, meeting strict deadlines, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. They must also coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies or delays quickly. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential for minimizing errors and maintaining the integrity of payment processes.

What is the difference between Payment Officer vs Accounts Payable Clerk?

AspectPayment OfficerAccounts Payable Clerk
Primary RoleProcessing payments, verifying transactions, ensuring accurate disbursementsManaging vendor invoices, recording payables, reconciling accounts
Required SkillsFinancial accuracy, attention to detail, knowledge of payment systemsData entry, invoice processing, basic accounting skills
Work EnvironmentFinance departments, banks, corporate officesFinance teams, accounting departments, corporate offices
CertificationsGenerally not required, but accounting or finance certifications helpfulLikewise, certifications like QuickBooks or basic accounting courses are beneficial

While both roles involve financial transactions, a Payment Officer primarily handles processing and verifying payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. An Accounts Payable Clerk focuses on managing vendor invoices and recording payables. Both positions require attention to detail and familiarity with financial systems, often working within similar environments.

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Infographic showing various Payment Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,148 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Compliance Officer-Deposits and Payment Operations

Newark, DE โ€ข On-site

$85K - $145K/yr

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Job description

COMPLIANCE OFFICER-DEPOSITS & PAYMENT OPERATIONS WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining assigned areas of the compliance program covering consumers, including monitoring business areas for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and ensuring controls are in place to mitigate compliance risk. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring issues remediation strategy for compliance identified issues and ensuring issues are closed in a manner which both adheres to the regulatory requirements while assisting business areas with implementing corrective actions or procedural changes, and applying a risk-based approach to remediation strategies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Serve as a compliance subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Assists with compliance risk assessments, analyzing the Bankโ€™s compliance risks; determine if current controls mitigate risk adequately.
  • Analyze new and changing consumer laws and regulations through regulatory change management process and disseminate information to applicable business areas for implementation
  • Assist with updates to consumer related compliance policies, procedures, and training material
  • Assist the Sr Compliance Officer, Compliance Manager, and Risk Assessment team with the review and challenge of the compliance testing programs, controls and related processes.
  • Performs research on regulations and provides guidance to business operations on lending compliance requirements.
  • Maintain and report compliance testing or monitoring results for assigned business units.
  • Attends meetings to discuss testing and risk assessment results and business to remediation plans.
  • Review marketing materials for business areas or products including credit card, mortgage, small business, and consumer (lending or deposit) ensuring materials comply with regulatory and business standards
  • Participates in compliance-related Committees and Advisory meetings as assigned, maintain minutes or notes as applicable.
  • Performs independent compliance reviews on specific loan-level accounts, as necessary through review and challenge process
  • Comply fully with all Bank Compliance policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.).
  • Assist with regulatory examination and serve as liaison with regulators when requested.
  • Provide guidance on regulations, requirements, and Bank procedures.
  • Conducting and documenting reviews and addressing findings with employees and supervisors. Drafting and maintaining employee training for assigned topic areas.
  • Analyze the Bankโ€™s compliance risk; determine if current processes control risk.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 7 years of compliance or regulatory reporting in the consumer lending space
  • Minimum 5 yearsโ€™ combined experience in consumer lending space or retail banking compliance or working in a legal department
  • Minimum 3 yearsโ€™ experience with managing projects or processes
Additional Qualifications
  • College degree preferred. Relevant, equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree preference.
  • Advanced knowledge of banking and consumer compliance laws and regulations, as related to deposit and bank operations (Examples include but are not limited to: Regulations E, DD, CC, and FDIC Regulations).
  • Demonstrated experience in Payment Operations including Physical Payments (ATM/Checks/Lockbox) and Electronic & Real Time Payments (Wires/ACH/Credit & Debit Cards/Zelle). Understanding of NACHA rules is helpful.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and โ€œconnect the dotsโ€ to provide guidance, make recommendations, and/or elevate issues to appropriate levels of management.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of an organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in multi-tasking and prioritizing projects.
  • Excellent time management skills and be accustomed to working with deadlines.
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) designation a plus.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Compensation

For locations in (Los Angeles), the salary range is $77,000 - $143,000

For locations in (New York), the salary range is $85,000 - $145,000

For locations (Charlotte, Phoenix, Delaware), the RBC range is $70,000 - $130,000

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
  • Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
  • Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
  • Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
  • Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
  • Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
  • Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.

ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North Americaโ€™s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.

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