Department: Compliance
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (with functional reporting to the Board / CCO, if applicable)
About the Role
We are looking for a senior, strategic, and hands-on Compliance Officer to lead the compliance function at one of Israel’s fastest-growing fintech companies. This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end ownership over our compliance framework, policies, and operational implementation. The role combines oversight, strategy, and execution, ensuring the company operates in full adherence to local and global regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s overall compliance strategy and framework.
• Define and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures (including AML, KYC, sanctions, onboarding, transaction monitoring, etc.).
• Promote a strong culture of compliance across all departments, embedding compliance in business decision-making and day-to-day operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all regulatory and compliance matters.
Governance & Reporting
• Report regularly to the CEO, Board of Directors, and relevant Board committees on the status of compliance, risks, and emerging issues.
• Maintain independence and ensure appropriate governance structures are in place.
• Support licensing, regulatory filings, and certification processes in Israel and abroad, as applicable.
Regulatory Engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies (e.g., Bank of Israel, Capital Market Authority, FIU).
• Manage regulatory inquiries, audits, inspections, and respond to evolving regulatory expectations.
• Proactively monitor global regulatory trends and assess their impact on the business.
Operational Oversight
• Oversee and manage all core compliance processes including AML/CTF, KYC onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR).
• Identify operational gaps, propose process improvements, and lead implementation of scalable solutions.
• Build and manage compliance dashboards, internal controls, documentation, and risk assessments.
Risk Management
• Perform ongoing compliance risk assessments and gap analyses.
• Develop and maintain a company-wide compliance risk register.
• Collaborate with risk management, legal, product, and technology teams to mitigate compliance risks.
Team Leadership & Training
• Lead and grow the compliance team; oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
• Develop and deliver company-wide compliance training programs (including AML, ethics, and data protection).
• Foster a proactive, business-oriented, and ethics-driven compliance culture.