KYC Analyst Intern

Job description

## **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 **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,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvain-le-francois/?originalSubdomain=fr) 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