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 14 offices in 11 European countries
- 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32
- 10,000 corporate clients trust us
- €80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around €100M in 2026
- 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.
Manager & Team
You will report to Sylvain Le François, KYC Team Lead, and work closely with the Sales team and broader compliance stakeholders across Europe.
The KYC team is currently composed of 10 people, based in Paris, London, Bucharest 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
- 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
What do you bring
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in law, finance, business, compliance, or a related field
- 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: Internship convention (convention de stage), 6 months — full-time
- Start date: Ideally end of September 2026
- Location: Paris — Porte Maillot
- Compensation: €1,000 to €1,500/month depending on level of studies
- Remote policy: no home-office
- Build your first solid compliance and KYC expertise in a fast-growing, profitable fintech
- Work in a truly international environment — daily English, European team
- Thrive in a multicultural setting with colleagues from 30+ nationalities across 14 offices
- Benefit from a great workspace in Paris (Porte Maillot)
- Participate in company-wide events, including team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities.
Recruitment Process
Interview with Manager – with Sylvain (Team Lead KYC)
Remote or in person – 45-60 minutes
Purpose: Technical knowledge, operational understanding
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in law, finance, business, compliance, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in document analysis
- Ability to work autonomously, proactively manage tasks, and meet deadlines
- Receptive to feedback and collaborative mindset
- Curious and investigative mindset with ability to identify inconsistencies
- Bilingual in French and English
What We Do
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 €1.4 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
