Who w e 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
- € 6 5M in revenue in 2024 , with a target of around € 8 5M 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 ’ r e 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 ’ r e driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “ S mall & Medium Multinationals ” succeed globally.
- Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation … ) , making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously .
- You ’ l l 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:
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- Xavier Niel and Bpifrance , historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning
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- 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 ’ r e 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 K YC 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
- 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:
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- RTT (extra paid days off)
- Participate in company-wide events , including team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities.
Recruitment Process
- Screening call – with Malorie, Talent Acquisition
Remote – 30 minutes
Purpose: General fit, motivation, expectations
- Interview with Manager – with Sabin (Senior KYC Analyst)
Remote – 45-60 minutes
Purpose: Technical knowledge, operational understanding
- 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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