Transaction Monitoring Analyst (Internship)

Transaction Monitoring Analyst (Internship)

Paris

6-month Internship – Start Date: July / August / September

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, 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 7 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.
• 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.
• Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we build – with our clients and, above all, internally.
• 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 have supported and trusted us from the beginning.
• In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions.

What you will do

• Monitor daily transactions to detect suspicious activities and potential money laundering or fraud.
• Investigate alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system to determine if there is a potential suspicious transaction involved.
• Assess transactions in the context of previous transactions and the client’s business/purpose of the account.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of all investigations undertaken.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with other departments, such as Compliance and Legal, to address transaction monitoring‑related issues and implement solutions.

What do you bring?

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, audit, or legal.
• Fluent in French and in English.

What do we offer?

• Various missions and projects in an innovative and rising start‑up in a thriving industry (fintech).
• A key role and a unique opportunity to shape the future of iBanFirst.
• A great, professional and international team with a flat hierarchy.
• A nice work environment.
• Regular offsite and internal events.

With your curiosity and proactivity, you see it as a challenge to deep dive into transactions and the regulations of our clients in different countries throughout Europe. You are eager to learn, autonomous, and not afraid to ask questions. Being open‑minded and a strong communicator helps you to work closely with your team and colleagues in Compliance. Together, you act as the initial gatekeeper for criminal activity.