Head of Compliance and Risk

LeafLink

Head of Compliance and Risk at LeafLink, managing compliance and BSA/AML initiatives. Leading the development of enterprise-wide compliance strategies in the cannabis industry.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as designated compliance officer owning enterprise-wide compliance management, BSA/AML/OFAC policies, procedures and program documentation
Monitor federal and state regulatory developments, assess business impact, advise stakeholders on emerging risks, and implement controls to mitigate them
Design, build implement and monitor an end-to-end, comprehensive and scalable Enterprise Risk and Compliance program
Perform comprehensive risk assessments and policy analysis to determine BSA/AML and other risk exposures, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigating controls and monitoring strategies.
Develop end-to-end banking-as-a service compliance programs including customer onboarding, ongoing risk assessments, financial transactions review and reporting
Manage bank partner relationships and oversee partner due diligence and cannabis specific program reviews
Lead necessary organizational audits and oversee third-party compliance risk assessments
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing compliance team
Develop and deliver compliance training for product, operations, and client-facing teams
Drive selection and implementation of specific compliance tools, including AML transaction monitoring, verifications, and case management platforms
Champion a culture of integrity and proactive risk management in a high growth environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of compliance experience, with at least 3 years in compliance and BSA/AML leadership role
Deep understanding of compliance requirements and AML in high regulated businesses
Demonstrated experience in banking or financial services in high risk businesses
Experienced in developing and mentoring a team that supports the design and implementation of the risk and compliance framework.
Proven track record at a fintech, payments company, neobank, or tech-forward business managing regulatory requirements and bank partner relationships
Excellence in communication, influence, and cross-functional leadership.
Minimum of 4 years managerial or supervisory experience.

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

compliance managementBSA/AML policiesrisk assessmentspolicy analysiscompliance programstransaction monitoringdue diligenceaudit managementrisk management frameworkfinancial transactions review

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencecross-functional collaborationorganizational skillstraining developmentteam buildingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement