Team Leader – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Tax Compliance - position no. 1657

About the Company

IBI is one of Israel’s leading and most innovative investment houses, providing a wide range of financial services including portfolio management, brokerage, mutual funds, and investment banking. With a strong emphasis on professionalism, innovation, and client service, IBI is a trusted partner for both individual and institutional investors.

A leading investment house is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Tax Compliance function, including international tax reporting under FATCA and CRS. This is a key leadership role combining regulatory expertise, people management, and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities:

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)

• Lead and oversee the organization's AML and CTF activities.
• Manage and monitor KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, including oversight of transaction monitoring systems and the identification of unusual or suspicious activities.
• Assume overall responsibility for AML, FATCA, and CRS compliance across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team, including task allocation, performance management, quality controls, and professional development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls, while leading regulatory projects related to AML, FATCA, and CRS.
• Collaborate with business units and Internal Audit to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.

Tax Compliance (Including FATCA & CRS)

• Oversee customer tax classification processes, including international tax compliance requirements.
• Manage annual tax reporting obligations to the Israeli Tax Authority and foreign tax authorities.
• Handle regulatory gaps, exceptions, and compliance controls related to tax reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field – required.
• At least 4 years of experience in AML and Compliance within a regulated financial institution – required.
• Proven experience working with FATCA and CRS regulations – required.
• Previous people management experience – required.
• Experience working with regulatory authorities such as the Israel Securities Authority, the Capital Market Authority, the Bank of Israel, or the Israel Tax Authority – an advantage.
• Experience leading regulatory audits and compliance projects – an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial information systems – a significant advantage.

Personal skills:

• Strong strategic and systems thinking with the ability to manage complex cross-functional interfaces.
• Excellent decision-making skills in dynamic and uncertain environments.
• Strong leadership, assertiveness, and the ability to drive organizational processes.
• Highly analytical with strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.