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The Governor of the Bank of Israel has formed a search committee to identify candidates for the position of Director General of the Bank of Israel. The committee is chaired by Deputy Governor Andrew Abir, and its other members include Supervisor of Banks Dani Hahiashvili and Ms. Dorit Salinger, formerly the Commissioner of Capital Markets, Insurance, and Savings, and also a former CEO of S&P Ma’alot.

Job Description: The Director General of the Bank of Israel reports directly to the Governor and oversees the Bank’s administrative and operational activities. The Director General supervises the heads of the Human Capital and Organizational Resources Division, the Information Technology Division, the Currency Department, the Bank’s Accounting Division, the Bank’s Budget and Work Plans, and the Credit Data System.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A recognized bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Law, or another relevant field related to the Director General’s main responsibilities at the Bank of Israel.
  • At least 8 years of experience in one of the areas listed in (a) to (c) below, OR a combined 8 years or more of experience in two or more of these areas:
  1. A senior operational management position in a corporation with significant business volume and a large workforce.
  2. A senior position in the public service involving managerial, technological, or logistical responsibilities.
  3. A senior position in the core areas of the Director General’s responsibilities, as described above.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience in labor relations within the public sector.
  • Experience in negotiating and decision-making.
  • Knowledge and experience in technological aspects of information management.
  • Experience in managing and advancing projects.
  • Experience and understanding in budgeting and work plan management.
  • Good command of spoken and written English.
  • A master’s degree in any of the above fields is an advantage.

Notes:

  • The search committee reserves the right to set additional criteria for screening candidates.
  • The search committee and the Governor reserve the right to approach candidates that have not submitted an application, at any stage. Such candidates will be required to meet all the same conditions as other applicants.
  • This posting is open to employees of the Bank of Israel as well as the general public.
  • Employment will be under a personal contract for a five-year term, with an option for one extension.

How to Apply: Please email your résumé to the search committee via the committee’s coordinator Ms. Adi Schwieg, at apply.supervisior@boi.org.il  (and confirm receipt by calling +972-2-6552779) by September 15, 2025 (22 Elul 5785).