iBanFirst

Title: KYC Analyst (Fixed-term - 6 months) Location: Paris United States Job Description: Who are we? 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. Recruitment context This is a new position created to support the KYC team in managing a growing client portfolio and accelerating file processing times. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and be fully operational. Manager & Team You will report to Sylvain Le François, KYC Team Lead, and work closely with the Sales, Account Management, and broader Compliance teams across Europe. The Due Diligence team (KYC + Transaction Monitoring) is made up of ~20 people, with the KYC sub-team consisting of 8 analysts based across 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 levels, and contributing to the security and integrity of our ecosystem. Main responsibilities: - Review and verify client identity documentation (KYC/KYB) for new and existing clients - Perform due diligence on corporate clients: financial history, business activity, ownership structure - Evaluate transaction behavior and assess risk classification at onboarding and during periodic reviews - Identify and escalate red flags or discrepancies to the Compliance team - Conduct quality checks on KYC files and ensure data accuracy and completeness - Collaborate with internal teams (Compliance, Sales, Account Management) to process files efficiently - Support periodic reviews and updates of client files - Suggest and help implement process improvements where relevant Key KPIs: - Quality and completeness of KYC files - File processing time - Compliance with regulatory timelines 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 What do you bring? - 1 to 3 years of experience in KYC, compliance, or a related field (banking, fintech, insurance, notarial, or legal sectors) - Strong attention to detail and rigor in document analysis - Autonomous and proactive: able to manage tasks independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines - Receptive to feedback and collaborative mindset - this team works closely together - Curious and investigative: you enjoy digging into documentation and spotting inconsistencies - Bilingual in French and English - daily meetings and documentation are in English What do we offer? - Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD), 6 months - full-time - Start date: Ideally June 2026 - Location: Paris - Porte Maillot - Remote policy: 2 days per week remote - Benefit from a comprehensive compensation & benefits package, including: - Swile meal card - Axa health insurance - Commuter benefits (50% reimbursement) - RTT (extra paid days off) - Gymlib subscription - Paid parental leave Why join us? - Build expertise in the fast-growing, profitable Fintech/Paytech industry - Grow your compliance and KYC skills within a scaling international company - Thrive in a multicultural environment, with 14 offices across Europe and colleagues from 30+ nationalities - Enjoy a great workspace in Paris (Porte Maillot), with flexible remote work options - Participate in company-wide events: team offsites, internal parties, and regular social activities Recruitment process - Screening call with Malorie (Talent Acquisition Specialist) - 30 minutes - remote (video) - Purpose: General fit, background, motivation, salary expectations, availability - In-depth interview with Sylvain Le François (KYC Team Lead) - 30 minutes - remote (video) - Purpose: Technical skills, experience, approach to KYC/compliance work - Final round with Sabin Ciocanelli (KYC Team Lead) & Yoann Jagorel (Due Diligence Manager) - 1 hour - in-person - Purpose: Final validation + team fit #LI-MP1 #LI-onsite / #LI-hybrid / #LI-remote