The Bank of Israel has launched a recruitment process for its next Director General, with the Governor appointing a search committee chaired by Deputy Governor Andrew Abir. The committee also includes Supervisor of Banks Dani Hahiashvili and Dorit Salinger, former Commissioner of Capital Markets, Insurance, and Savings and former CEO of S&P Ma’alot. The Director General reports to the Governor and oversees the Bank’s administrative and operational activities, including supervision of Human Capital and Organizational Resources, Information Technology, the Currency Department, Accounting, budgeting and work plans, and the Credit Data System. Minimum requirements include a recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least eight years’ experience in senior operational management, senior public service roles with managerial, technological or logistical responsibilities, or senior roles in the Director General’s core areas; experience may be combined across categories. The role will be filled on a personal contract for a five-year term with an option for one extension and is open to Bank of Israel staff and external applicants. Applications are due by September 15, 2025. The search committee may set additional screening criteria and, together with the Governor, may approach candidates who have not applied, provided they meet the same conditions.
Bank of Israel 2025-09-01
Bank of Israel establishes search committee to identify candidates for Director General
The Bank of Israel has initiated the recruitment process for a new Director General, with a search committee led by Deputy Governor Andrew Abir. The position requires a bachelor's degree and eight years of senior management experience, with applications due by September 15, 2025.