Lead Global Compliance Analyst – Licensing & Payments

UKG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst to drive global licensing and payments compliance programs, including U.S. Money Transmitter License activities and MSB expansions starting with Canada.

The role requires navigating regulatory requirements, supporting risk management and audits, and partnering across Legal, Finance, Product, and Compliance functions. You will lead program operations, track milestones, and help scale licensing frameworks while ensuring governance and timely remediation

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 day-to-day execution of MTL program, including renewals, filings, examinations, reporting obligations, and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Support development and management of U.S. and non-U.S. MSB licensing programs, starting with Canada.
• Monitor regulatory developments and partner with Legal to evaluate compliance obligations and business impacts.
• Maintain licensing records, evidence repositories, compliance calendars, and documentation.
• Develop and improve policies and processes for licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate communications with regulators, licensing authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in and manage insurance renewal processes.
• Support regulatory reporting and filings across jurisdictions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing

Payments regulations

Risk management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

UKG is seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst to drive global licensing and payments compliance programs, including U.S. Money Transmitter License activities and MSB expansions starting with Canada.

The role requires navigating regulatory requirements, supporting risk management and audits, and partnering across Legal, Finance, Product, and Compliance functions. You will lead program operations, track milestones, and help scale licensing frameworks while ensuring governance and timely remediation