Head of Risk & Compliance

Head of Risk & Compliance | International Financial Group

Job description
Senior Independent Role | International Financial Organization | Israel
Reports directly to the CEO

An international financial organization operating in a complex, regulated, cross-border environment is seeking an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance for a senior, independent role.
The position carries end-to-end responsibility for the company’s Risk & Compliance function and reports directly to the CEO.

This role is currently without direct reports and is intended for a senior compliance professional who is comfortable operating autonomously, taking full ownership of both strategic and operational aspects of the function, with a hands-on approach where required, while maintaining a senior-level perspective.

Key Responsibilities
Assume full ownership of the Risk & Compliance function across multiple jurisdictions
Design, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with international regulatory standards
Oversee and manage core compliance areas, including AML, CTF, KYC, Sanctions, and Financial Crime

Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory, operational, and reputational risks

Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external advisors

Provide clear, practical compliance guidance to the CEO and senior management

Support business teams with risk-based decision-making in a cross-border environment

Lead regulatory reviews, audits, and examinations

Contribute to new products, market entry, and international expansion initiatives from a risk and compliance perspective
Manage external service providers and consultants, as applicable
Gradually build and enhance compliance frameworks and infrastructure in line with business growth
דרישות התפקיד
Minimum 8 years of experience in Compliance and/or Risk roles within an international, regulated environment

Proven experience in financial services, FinTech, payments, investment firms, or similar regulated entities

Strong working knowledge of AML, KYC, Sanctions, and international regulatory frameworks

Hands-on experience working directly with regulators and managing regulatory reviews or audits

Ability to operate independently with a high level of accountability and ownership

Strong judgment, attention to detail, and risk-based thinking

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior management

Fluent English (written and verbal); additional languages are an advantage

Senior compliance professional seeking a high-responsibility, autonomous role

Pragmatic, resilient, and solutions-oriented