Head of Compliance and Risk

The Role

LeafLink is looking for a seasoned compliance leader to serve as our Head of Compliance and BSA Leader. In this role, you will own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise-wide compliance and AML program. This position requires someone who can effectively partner with sales, product, engineering, legal, and executive leadership to ensure our platform meets the rigorous due diligence standards and the compliance excellence required for a banking business in the cannabis industry. 

The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter and hands-on leader who has deep experience in leading compliance in complex and highly regulated industries, and can contribute as both a strategic partner and subject matter expert. Additionally, this person must be comfortable operating in fast-paced environments, with experience in fintech and/or wholesale B2B commerce. 

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 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.

LeafLink Perks & Benefits

• 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

LeafLink’s employee-centric culture has earned us a coveted spot on BuiltInNYC’s Best Places to Work for in 2021 list. Learn more about LeafLink’s history and the path to our First Billion in Wholesale Cannabis Orders here.