# Head of Compliance and Risk

**Company:** [LeafLink](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/leaflink)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $180k – $225k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Bsa/Aml, Ofac Compliance, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Banking Compliance, Fintech Compliance, Aml Transaction Monitoring, Compliance Program Development, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Posted:** 2026-06-18

> Lead enterprise-wide compliance and BSA/AML programs for a fintech cannabis platform. Own risk assessments, regulatory monitoring, bank partner relationships, and build a high-performing compliance team.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Be Doing

- 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

## What You’ll Bring to the Team

- 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 highly 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

## Perks & Benefits

- Flexible PTO
- Robust stock option plan
- 5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Competitive compensation and 401k match
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Commuter Benefits through Flexible Spending Account

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