KYC Analyst Intern

Who we are 

iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech thatis revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowersSmall & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely.  

We make life easier for SMEs through anadvanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined withdedicatedexpertise, 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 across14 offices in11 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 fornearly two years  
• Ranked for6 consecutive years in theFinancial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies  
• AnNPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on thesimplicity, speed, and quality of our service  

A strong culture built around 4 core values  

• TeamFirst: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’retransforming 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 clientsand, above all, internally.It’s driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability. 

Why join us?  

• Weoperate at the heart of astrategic 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 integratescutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground totest, learn, and innovate continuously.  
• You’ll join anagile environment where yourexpertise hastangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.  
• iBanFirst isprofitableand backed by long-term investors:  
• • Xavier Niel andBpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning  
  • In 2021, the entry ofMarlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions  

JoiningiBanFirst 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 toSylvain 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 iniBanFirst’s compliance process by verifying andvalidating customer identities, assessing risk, and contributing to the security of our ecosystem. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Review and verify client identity documentation 
• Performdue 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 
• Conductquality 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 
• Awide range of clients and industries to analyze—uniqueopportunity to deepen yourexpertise 
• High impact role with real ownership and opportunities for specialization 
• A team still smallrelative to the client base — room to grow and shape the function 

Whatdo 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 andcollaborative mindset 
• Curious, investigativemindset: enjoys digging into documentation andidentifying inconsistencies 
• Bilingual inFrench andEnglish (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 

Why join us?

• 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 incompany-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