KYC Analyst (Fixed-term - 6 months)

iBanFirst

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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