Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LeafLink is the largest unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed cannabis businesses a suite of tools to manage their business more effectively. The Senior BSA/AML Analyst will own end to end financial crimes investigations across a diverse cannabis client portfolio, serving as a subject matter expert on FinCEN guidance and state-level MRB regulations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and investigate AML alerts generated across multiple program partners
- Conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring of cannabis clients
- Prepare partner marijuana specific SAR reports in accordance with FinCEN’s guidance in distinguishing limited filings, priority filings, and termination filings
- Support the development and calibration of transaction monitoring rules tailored to specific typologies
- Administer the end-to-end CRB onboarding and ongoing monitoring, including cannabis specific reviews, license verifications, and beneficial ownership analysis
- Conduct regular CRB account reviews – validating cash deposits, sales activity, and transaction patterns consistent with licensed operations
- Support partner bank regulatory examinations and internal/external audits; prepare materials and respond to examiner inquiries
- Monitor and investigate alerts related to negative news, OFAC and PEP screening, and license violations
Skills
- 5+ years of BSA/AML compliance experience, fintech and cannabis banking a plus
- Experience filing marijuana-related SARs under FinCEN's MRB guidance framework
- Demonstrated knowledge of BasS compliance models, including how AML obligations flow between partner programs
- Experience with AML transaction monitoring platforms (i.e. Abrigo BAM+, Actimize, Verafin) and cannabis specific compliance tools (i.e. METRC, BioTrack, Shield Assure, RiskScout)
- Ability to review state cannabis license data, interpret dispensary, cultivator, processor operational structures, and assess alignment with banking activity
- CAMS certification a plus
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
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