Banking Regulatory Compliance Manager
Position Overview
Job Description
Banking Regulatory Compliance Manager — Bank Leumi, Tel Aviv
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
Responsibilities
Banking Regulatory Compliance Manager — Bank Leumi, Tel Aviv
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
Requirements
- 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
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
₪35,000 - ₪50,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Compliance
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Bank Leumi Legal Department Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
