Senior BSA/AML Analyst

LeafLink

Senior BSA/AML Analyst at LeafLink overseeing end-to-end financial crimes investigations. Engaging with high-risk complexity banking environments within the cannabis industry.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and investigate AML alerts generated across multiple program partners.
Conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring of cannabis clients
Prepare partner marijuana specific SAR reports in accordance with FinCEN’s guidance in distinguishing limited filings, priority filings, and termination filings
Support the development and calibration of transaction monitoring rules tailored to specific typologies
Administer the end-to-end CRB onboarding and ongoing monitoring, including cannabis specific reviews, license verifications, and beneficial ownership analysis
Conduct regular CRB account reviews – validating cash deposits, sales activity, and transaction patterns consistent with licensed operations
Support partner bank regulatory examinations and internal/external audits; prepare materials and respond to examiner inquiries
Monitor and investigate alerts related to negative news, OFAC and PEP screening, and license violations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of BSA/AML compliance experience, fintech and cannabis banking a plus
Experience filing marijuana-related SARs under FinCEN’s MRB guidance framework
Demonstrated knowledge of BasS compliance models, including how AML obligations flow between partner programs
Experience with AML transaction monitoring platforms (i.e. Abrigo BAM+, Actimize, Verafin) and cannabis specific compliance tools (i.e. METRC, BioTrack, Shield Assure, RiskScout)
Ability to review state cannabis license data, interpret dispensary, cultivator, processor operational structures, and assess alignment with banking activity
CAMS certification a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off with no cap!
A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - giving back is important to us and we want our employees to prioritize cultivating a better community
Competitive compensation and 401k match
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Commuter Benefits through our Flexible Spending Account

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Hard Skills & Tools

BSA/AML compliancetransaction monitoringdue diligenceSAR reportingbeneficial ownership analysiscash deposit validationsales activity analysistransaction pattern analysisAML obligationscannabis compliance

Certifications

CAMS