Banking Regulatory Compliance Manager

Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, is seeking a Banking Regulatory Compliance Manager to join its Legal Division on Yehuda Halevi Street in Tel Aviv. This role focuses on ensuring the bank's compliance with the Bank of Israel's Supervisor of Banks directives, anti-money laundering regulations, and evolving financial services regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Bank Leumi's compliance with the Banking Ordinance 1941, Bank of Israel directives, and Supervisor of Banks instructions
• Manage anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) compliance under the Prohibition of Money Laundering Law 5760-2000
• Advise on sanctions compliance including OFAC, EU sanctions, and Israeli sanctions requirements
• Monitor regulatory developments from the Bank of Israel, ISA, and international standard-setters (FATF, Basel Committee)
• Coordinate regulatory examinations and respond to Bank of Israel supervisory inquiries
• Advise on regulatory requirements for digital banking products and Leumi's fintech subsidiary Pepper
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the bank

• Israel Bar Association membership with active license
• 6-10 years of banking regulatory or compliance experience, either in-house at a bank or at a law firm
• Deep knowledge of the Banking Ordinance 1941, Prohibition of Money Laundering Law 5760-2000, and Bank of Israel directives
• Experience with AML/CTF compliance programs and regulatory examinations
• LLB from a recognized Israeli law faculty; LLM in banking law or financial regulation preferred
• Fluent Hebrew and English
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification is an advantage