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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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- LeafLink1
- GE Vernova1
- The Cigna1
- Express Scripts Sales Operations1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote head of compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field with relevant compliance experience
- Deep knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as SEC, FINRA, HIPAA, or GDPR
- Professional certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalent compliance credential
- Experience building, managing, or overhauling a compliance program within a regulated industry
- Proven ability to conduct internal investigations and present findings to senior leadership or boards
- Proficiency with compliance management software, case tracking tools, and risk assessment platforms
Tips for Your Remote Head Of Compliance Job Search
Quantify your regulatory impact on your resume
Rather than listing the frameworks you know, show what changed because of your work. Reduced audit findings by a specific percentage, built a compliance program from scratch, or remediated a consent order faster than projected all carry more weight than framework names alone.
Lead with your regulatory domain first
Hiring managers screen head of compliance resumes by industry before reading anything else. Make your primary regulatory area, whether SEC, HIPAA, FINRA, or GDPR, visible in your summary line so it matches the opening before anyone reads deeper into your resume.
Target openings by your license or certification match
CRCM, CCEP, and CAMS certifications are often listed as required, not preferred. Filter your search to roles that match the certifications you actually hold, because applying without them to openings that require them rarely moves forward to a phone screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for your first interview
Almost every head of compliance interview includes a scenario question about a regulatory gap or enforcement action you managed. Have one real example ready that covers how you identified the issue, what you changed, and what the outcome was, without disclosing confidential client details.
Negotiate your reporting structure at the offer stage
Whether you report to the CEO, general counsel, or board audit committee matters for your authority and effectiveness. Ask about the reporting line before signing. A compliance function buried under finance signals a different scope than one with direct board access.
Remote Head Of Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote head of compliance job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote head of compliance employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote head of compliances?
Employers currently hiring remote head of compliances include LeafLink, GE Vernova, and The Cigna, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote head of compliance roles.
Can you get a remote head of compliance job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote head of compliance openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote head of compliance jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote head of compliances on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote head of compliance roles.
Which industries hire the most remote head of compliances?
The sectors hiring the most remote head of compliances are Consulting & Professional Services and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire head of compliances remotely most consistently.
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