KYC Analyst

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 13 offices in 10 European countries  

• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32  

• 10,000 corporate clients trust us  

• €65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M 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’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.  

Recruitment Context 

As part of our growth, we’re 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 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 

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 

• File processing time 

• 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:  

• • Swile meal card 

• • Alan health insurance 

• • Commuter benefits 

• • RTT (extra paid days off) 

• • Gymlib subscription 

• • Paid parental leave 

• Participate in company-wide events, including team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities. 

Recruitment Process 

1. Screening call – with Malorie, Talent Acquisition  

Remote – 30 minutes 

Purpose: General fit, motivation, expectations 

1. Interview with Manager – with Sabin (Senior KYC Analyst) 

Remote – 45-60 minutes 

Purpose: Technical knowledge, operational understanding 

1. 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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