Eyal Avi

Eyal Ben-Avi, C.P.A, LLM, MBA, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in risk management, compliance, and forensic investigations. He is the founder and managing partner of EBA & Co. and previously served as the Risk & Forensic group leader at PwC Israel. Eyal has extensive expertise in financial regulation, financial crime, accounting, digital forensics, and risk management. He has worked with top banks, insurance companies, Fin-Tech firms, SEC & TASE corporates, and prominent law firms, advising on regulatory complexities, fraud investigations, anti-bribery measures, compliance reviews, and litigation support. Eyal has a rich background in conducting forensic investigations, analyzing large data sets, and providing expert reports and testimony on accounting and anticorruption matters.

Eyal has a strong educational foundation, having studied BA and CPA at Ruppin University, and MBA, CPA, and LLM at Bar-Ilan University. In addition to his role at EBA & Co., Eyal has held key positions in renowned organizations such as PwC Israel, Clal Insurance Group, and Aliza Sharon, where he honed his skills in risk management, compliance, and forensic analysis. He is known for his ability to collaborate with global organizations, offer strategic advice to executive management and boards, and provide expert guidance on global and local regulations, compliance strategies, and forensic issues. Eyal's unique expertise extends to areas such as AML/CFT/OFAC sanctions, Basel 2, Solvency 2, Volcker rule, GDPR, and business and digital transformation. He excels in helping clients navigate regulatory challenges, mitigate risks, and leverage technology and processes to enhance compliance and detect potentially fraudulent activities.