Head of Internal Audit

• Fluent in English.
• Swile meal card

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 (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 and more — 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, with an average age of 32
• 10,000 corporate clients trust us
• €80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around €100M in 2026
• Profitable for three 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, reflecting client feedback on the simplicity, speed and quality of our service

A strong culture built around four core values

Team First: The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritise cooperation, transparency and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.

Tenacity: We are 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 is a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product or organisational improvement is designed for real impact.

Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It is driven by ownership, autonomy and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor and reliability.

Why join us?

• Operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs.
• Contribute to a meaningful mission: helping bold SMMs succeed globally.
• Work with advanced technologies, including automation, APIs and AI.
• Join an agile environment where your expertise has a tangible impact.
• Work alongside experienced professionals from leading financial institutions.
• Join a profitable, international and fast-growing company backed by long-term investors, including Xavier Niel, Bpifrance and Marlin Equity Partners.
• Make a visible contribution to the governance and control environment of a growing European fintech.

The RoleRecruitment Context

As iBanFirst continues to scale internationally, we are strengthening our internal control environment and governance framework.

Operating across 11 European countries and under the supervision of the National Bank of Belgium, iBanFirst places strong importance on maintaining a robust, independent and effective internal audit function.

The Head of Internal Audit will join an established framework, with an existing audit plan and control environment in place. The role offers the opportunity to build on these foundations, bring your own expertise and progressively develop the function as the business grows.

Manager & Team

You will report directly to Sonia Boudier, Deputy CEO of iBanFirst.

You will establish and lead the Internal Audit function, with full ownership of the audit scope and a high level of autonomy.

You will have regular access to senior governance bodies, including the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, and will have the opportunity to present audit findings, key risks and remediation progress directly to senior stakeholders.

The role is based in Paris or Brussels, with occasional travel to iBanFirst offices across Europe.

What will you do?

As Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Internal Audit function and act as the Third Line of Defence, providing independent assurance to senior management and governance bodies on the effectiveness of iBanFirst’s governance, risk management, internal control and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Audit planning and execution

• Develop and annually review a risk-based internal audit plan across the Group.
• Incorporate input from key internal and external stakeholders into the audit plan.
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