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KPMG Israel is hiring an AML Manager to join our Compliance & Forensics practice.
In this role, you will lead complex engagements for leading financial institutions in Israel and globally—banks, fintechs, NBFIs, payment providers, and investment funds—supporting their compliance with AML/CTF, sanctions, and broader regulatory requirements. You will own delivery, manage teams, build trusted client relationships, and drive high-impact outcomes across governance, controls, and financial crime risk management.
What You’ll Do
- Own client engagements end-to-end: lead execution from proposal and scoping through delivery, closure, and commercial management (including billing and collections).
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders on AML/CTF, sanctions, and compliance risk—translating regulation into actionable frameworks and practical solutions.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams: manage, mentor, and drive delivery excellence across multiple workstreams.
- Design and enhance AML/CTF governance frameworks: policies, procedures, controls, risk indicators, monitoring methodologies, and performance measures.
- Perform and lead AML/CTF audits and compliance assessments aligned with regulatory expectations and market best practices.
- Investigate financial crime cases and analyze suspicious activity/events related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Oversee regulatory onboarding processes and ongoing compliance lifecycle activities in line with required standards.
- Drive technology enablement: support system selection, implementation, and optimization (including rule tuning, scenario refinement, and improvement of existing platforms).
- Deliver executive-level trainings and presentations to Boards and senior management, ensuring clear decision-making and strong governance.
Requirements
Must Have
- 4+ years of consulting experience in Financial Crime and/or Compliance – mandatory.
- Proven managerial experience (team leadership, mentoring, delivery ownership) – mandatory.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills in Hebrew and English – mandatory.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities with full proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) – mandatory.
Advantage
- Familiarity with the financial sector and/or financial regulation.
- Experience in a parallel function within consulting firms and/or law firms.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of consulting experience in Financial Crime and/or Compliance
- Proven managerial experience
- Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills in Hebrew and English
- Strong analytical and research capabilities with full proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the firm provides generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, sabbatical leave, military leave, paid volunteer time, and paid sick days. Flexibility is further supported through a hybrid work approach intended to promote well-being.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests employees have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance alongside mental health benefits. Tax-advantaged accounts such as FSA and HSA further strengthen the healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the package includes a 401(k) plan, a pension plan, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and retiree health and medical benefits. These elements indicate a strong focus on long-term financial security.
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