Who we are

iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely.

We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.

By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.

Key figures

• 350+ employees across 13 offices in 10 European countries

• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32

• 10,000 corporate clients trust us

• €65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M in 2025

• Profitable for nearly two years

• Ranked for 6 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies

• An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service

A strong culture built around 4 core values

• Team First: The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.
• Tenacity: We’re transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.
• Transformation: Innovation is not a buzzword; it’s a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.
• Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It’s driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.

Why join us?

• We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market.

• We’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally.

• Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.

• You’ll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.

• iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:

• • Xavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning

• • In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions

Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company. It’s also a chance to learn, grow, and contribute directly to a shared ambition: simplifying international finance for SMEs.

Recruitment Context

As part of our growth, we’re expanding our KYC team with a new role to reinforce best practices, ensure we remain fast and thorough in onboarding new clients, and support the structuring of our KYC processes as our client base scales.

Manager & Team

You will report to Sabin, Senior KYC Analyst based in Bucharest, and work closely with the Paris-based team and broader compliance stakeholders across Europe.

The KYC team is currently composed of 9 people, based in Paris, Bucharest, London and Sofia.

What will you do

As a KYC Analyst, you will play a key role in iBanFirst’s compliance process by verifying and validating customer identities, assessing risk, and contributing to the security of our ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities

• Review and verify client identity documentation

• Perform due diligence on new and existing clients (KYC/KYB)

• Evaluate financial history, business activity, and transaction behavior

• Identify and escalate red flags or discrepancies to Compliance

• Conduct quality checks of KYC files and ensure data is up to date

• Assess and classify risk levels for onboarding and monitoring

• Collaborate with internal teams (Compliance, Sales, Account Management) to process files efficiently

• Suggest and help implement process improvements where needed

• Support periodic reviews and updates of client files

Why is this a rare opportunity?

• International team with direct exposure to compliance experts across Europe

• A wide range of clients and industries to analyze — unique opportunity to deepen your expertise

• High impact role with real ownership and opportunities for specialization

• A team still small relative to the client base — room to grow and shape the function

Role Objectives

• 3 months: Be fully operational on internal tools and procedures, handle files autonomously with high accuracy

• 6 months: Contribute to improving processing time and accuracy on client onboarding, help identify inefficiencies

• 12 months: Be a reference point within the team for quality and process improvements, support training of more junior analysts if needed

KPIs include:

• Quality and completeness of KYC files

• File processing time

• Compliance with regulatory timelines

• Number of escalations due to incorrect/incomplete onboarding

What do you bring

• 2 to 3 years of experience in KYC, transaction monitoring, or similar roles (compliance officer, analyst in banking/fintech, insurance, or notarial fields)

• Strong attention to detail and rigor in document analysis

• Autonomous and proactive: able to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines

• Receptive to feedback and collaborative mindset

• Curious, investigative mindset: enjoys digging into documentation and identifying inconsistencies

• Bilingual in French and English (daily meetings and documentation are in English)

What do we offer

• Contract: Permanent, full-time

• Location: Paris (Porte Maillot)

• Remote policy: 2 days per week remote once the probation period is complete

• Build expertise in the fast-growing profitable Fintech/Paytech industry with cutting-edge technology.

• Grow your skills in a scaling international company.

• Thrive in a multicultural environment, with 13 offices across Europe and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• Benefit from a comprehensive compensation & benefits package, including:

• • Swile meal card

• • Alan health insurance

• • Commuter benefits

• • RTT (extra paid days off)

• • Gymlib subscription

• • Paid parental leave

• Participate in company-wide events, including team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities.

Recruitment Process

1. Screening call – with Malorie, Talent Acquisition

Remote – 30 minutes

Purpose: General fit, motivation, expectations

1. Interview with Manager – with Sabin (Senior KYC Analyst)

Remote – 45-60 minutes

Purpose: Technical knowledge, operational understanding

1. Team interview – with Sylvain (Team Lead KYC) and Yoann (Due Diligence Manager)

In-person or remote – 45 minutes

Purpose: Team dynamics, alignment with company culture

We aim to move fast — expect the full process to take about 3 weeks depending on availability.

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