Junior KYC Analyst UK iBanFirst
Next-gen cross-border payment platform for international transactions.
Permanent
London
A few days home
Salary: Not specified
< 6 months
Skills we're looking for
Teamwork
Innovation
Creativity and innovation
Collaboration and teamwork
Team building
+3
You'll be part of
350 employees
FinTech / InsurTech
Finance
Average age: 32
Founded in 2016
Founded in 2016, iBanFirst has quickly established itself as the leading alternative for businesses that trade and carry out international payments. iBanFirst offers a next-generation cross-border payment experience that combines a powerful platform and the support of FX experts. With iBanFirst, executives and finance teams can get direct access to currency markets, receive, send and track payments and develop tailored hedging strategies.
With more than 350 employees in 10 European countries, processing a volume of transactions worth more than €2 billion each month, and listed by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies, iBanFirst became in less than 10 years a trusted partner for SMEs across borders.
iBanFirst has the financial backing of the French public investment bank (bpiFrance), European venture capital leaders (Elaia, Xavier Niel), and the American investment fund Marlin Equity Partners (more than 8 billion dollars of capital under management).
Regulated by the National Bank of Belgium as a payment institution, iBanFirst is authorized to operate throughout the European Union. Member of the SWIFT network and SEPA certified, iBanFirst holds AISP and PISP accreditations under PSD2.
You'll be working on
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
About the job
We are looking for our future Junior KYC Due Diligence Analyst to reinforce the Due Diligence team at iBanFirst.
Your mission will consist of analyzing new client files and updating existing client files to be compliant with current regulations. You will also have daily liaisons with the Front Office and internal technical teams.
What you will do
Conduct procedures for analyzing client files (KYC),
Update existing client files,
Support the Front Office when specific questions are asked by clients,
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies,
Analyze client and counterparty risks,
Expertise function for clients on payment and risk issues.
Requirements:
What do you bring?
You want to contribute to the development of a Fintech product for an industry leader,
You have great autonomy and are rigorous in your daily work,
You have a taste for numbers and the financial aspects of a company's operations,
You are enthusiastic and enjoy working with a small, collaborative, and innovative team,
You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and autonomous.
A first experience in the banking sector is a plus.
What do we offer?
You will join one of the fast-growing companies and a dynamic team in the center of London. A unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the financial services sector and gain experience in Fintech. Regular internal and off-site events (after-work drinks, team-building).
Recruitment Steps:
An interview with HR
An interview with Billy Garrow, KYC Quality Assurance Lead
An interview with Sabin, KYC Operations Manager
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
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.
