Rapyd Compliance Officer 

Israel 

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While this position does not involve direct team management, it requires a senior-level professional who can lead complex compliance activities, drive continuous program improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain local and global compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements (including Bank of Israel, ISA, IMPA, and others as applicable).
• Lead the review, investigation and reporting of suspicious transactions, extracting risk typologies and recommending improvements to transaction monitoring frameworks and alert logic.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF compliance, advising on risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and onboarding/offboarding decisions.
• Act as a compliance point of contact for Israeli authorities (e.g., Israeli Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority) while managing requirements from foreign regulators and partners.
• Conduct ongoing compliance training and awareness sessions to ensure alignment across business, risk, and operational teams in Israel and globally.
• Stay abreast of evolving Israeli and international regulatory developments, translating them into actionable compliance initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, prepare audit responses, and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Generate and present compliance dashboards and reports to senior management and regulatory stakeholders, including trend analysis and risk insights.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and proactive compliance within the company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field. A legal or regulatory background from the Israeli financial industry is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in compliance roles within payments, fintech, banking, or financial services, including at least 3 years involved in local compliance or AML roles. Global experience in compliance or AML roles will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in Israeli compliance frameworks, including knowledge of AML regulations, data protection laws, and licensing obligations under Israeli law.
• Excellent communication skills in English (required) and Hebrew (required).
• Analytical, structured thinker with strong attention to detail and project ownership mindset.
• Experience working with regulators, IMPA and banking partners across IL and global jurisdictions is highly desirable.