Job Description
About LeafLink
LeafLink is the largest unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed cannabis businesses a suite of tools to manage their business more effectively, sell or order from their favorite brands and accelerate growth. We are one platform, one solution and we’re defining the way thousands of cannabis brands, distributors, and retailers streamline their operations. With thousands of brands and retailers across 30+ markets in North America, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together. LeafLink processes more than $5 billion in wholesale cannabis orders annually.
Our team, backed by funding from leading VC’s, including Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau is poised to define the cannabis supply chain through technology. LeafLink was named one of Inc. 5000’s ‘Top 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies’; one of Fast Company’s ‘Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise for 2020’, joining the ranks of Amazon, Slack, and VMWare; one of Built In NYC’s ‘Best Places to Work in 2021’; 2024 Fast Company’s Best WorkPlaces for Innovators for Banking, Finance, and Fintech category; 2024 Green Market Report Award for Best Fintech in cannabis - and we’re just getting started!
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 .
Base salary range
$180,000—$225,000 USD
