Global Payments Compliance Lead

UKG; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst to lead regulatory licensing and payments compliance programs globally, starting with U.S. MTL and Canada expansion.

The role partners with Legal, Finance, Product, Audit and Compliance to manage filings, evidence, and governance, while driving ongoing risk controls and scalable processes across jurisdictions. This position requires strong ownership and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, payments, financial services, risk management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with money transmitter licensing, payment services regulation, licensing governance, or operational risk management frameworks.
• Experience supporting audits, examinations, or regulatory reviews.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across legal, compliance, finance, and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day execution of UKG's Money Transmitter License (MTL) program, including renewals, filings, examinations, reporting obligations, and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing management of U.S. and non-U.S. MSB licensing programs, initially focused on Canada and expanding to additional jurisdictions as UKG grows.
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments impacting licensed activities and partner with Legal and external advisors to evaluate compliance obligations and business impacts.
• Maintain licensing records, evidence repositories, compliance calendars, and documentation necessary to support regulatory, governance, and business requirements.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and processes that enable compliance with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate communications and information requests from regulators, licensing authorities, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Participate and manage UKG insurance renewal process
• Support required regulatory reporting and filings across applicable jurisdictions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & examinations

License management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NMLS

FFIEC Reporting

AML Compliance

Job description

UKG is seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst to lead regulatory licensing and payments compliance programs globally, starting with U.S. MTL and Canada expansion.

The role partners with Legal, Finance, Product, Audit and Compliance to manage filings, evidence, and governance, while driving ongoing risk controls and scalable processes across jurisdictions. This position requires strong ownership and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.