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<h2><strong>Who are we?</strong></h2>
<p><strong>iBanFirst</strong> is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers <strong>Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs)</strong> to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across <strong>140 countries</strong> — quickly, transparently, and securely.</p>
<p>We make life easier for SMEs through an <strong>advanced technology platform</strong> (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with <strong>dedicated expertise</strong>, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.</p>
<p>By simplifying complexity, <strong>iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities</strong> with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.</p>
<h3><strong>Key figures</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>350+ employees</strong> across <strong>14 offices</strong> in <strong>11 European countries</strong></li>
<li><strong>30+ nationalities</strong> represented, average age: 32</li>
<li><strong>10,000 corporate clients</strong> trust us</li>
<li><strong>€80M in revenue in 2025</strong>, with a target of around <strong>€100M in 2026</strong></li>
<li><strong>Profitable for nearly two years</strong></li>
<li>Ranked for 7 <strong>consecutive years</strong> in the <strong>Financial Times FT1000</strong>, among the fastest-growing European companies</li>
<li>An <strong>NPS of 87.5</strong> — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the <strong>simplicity, speed, and quality</strong> of our service</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>A strong culture built around 4 core values</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Team First:</strong> 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.</li>
<li><strong>Tenacity:</strong> We're transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.</li>
<li><strong>Transformation:</strong> 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.</li>
<li><strong>Trust:</strong> 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.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Why join us?</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>We operate at the heart of a <strong>strategic and fast-evolving sector</strong>: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market.</li>
<li>We're driven by a meaningful mission: <strong>helping bold "Small & Medium Multinationals" succeed globally.</strong></li>
<li>Our platform integrates <strong>cutting-edge technologies</strong> (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to <strong>test, learn, and innovate continuously</strong>.</li>
<li>You'll join an <strong>agile environment</strong> where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.</li>
<li>iBanFirst is <strong>profitable</strong> and backed by long-term investors:</li>
<li><strong>Xavier Niel</strong> and <strong>Bpifrance</strong>, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning</li>
<li>In 2021, the entry of <strong>Marlin Equity Partners</strong> marked a new chapter in our international ambitions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company. It's a chance to make a real and visible impact on the governance of an ambitious European fintech.</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>The Role</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Recruitment Context</strong></h3>
<p>We are opening this position as part of our continued commitment to <strong>strengthening iBanFirst's internal control environment and governance framework</strong>. As we scale internationally across 11 European countries and operate under the supervision of the <strong>National Bank of Belgium</strong>, <strong>maintaining a robust and independent internal audit function</strong> is a core priority.</p>
<p>The incoming Head of Internal Audit will join a well-established framework — with an existing audit plan and control environment in place — and will have the opportunity to build on these foundations, bring their own expertise, and grow with the function.</p>
<h3><strong>Manager & Team</strong></h3>
<p>You will report to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-de-la-porte/">Arnaud de la Porte</a> (CFO/Deputy CEO/Board Member), with a dotted line to senior governance bodies including the ExCo and the Board.</p>
<p>You will further <strong>establish and lead the Internal Audit function</strong> — a setup that comes with a lot of autonomy and direct ownership over the full audit scope. As iBanFirst continues to grow, the internal audit function would naturally follow. You will have <strong>direct, regular access to iBanFirst's Executive Committee and</strong> the opportunity to <strong>present directly to the Board of Directors.</strong></p>
<p>You will also work closely with:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>External auditors</strong></li>
<li><strong>The National Bank of Belgium</strong> (regulator)</li>
<li><strong>All business functions</strong> across iBanFirst's 11 European offices</li>
</ul>
<p>The role is based in <strong>Brussels</strong> or in <strong>Paris</strong>.</p>
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<h2><strong>What will you do?</strong></h2>
<p>As Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Internal Audit function and act as the <strong>Third Line of Defence</strong>, providing independent assurance to senior management and governance bodies on the effectiveness of iBanFirst’s governance, risk management, internal control, and regulatory compliance frameworks.</p>
<h3><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Audit Planning & Execution</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and annually review the <strong>risk-based internal audit plan</strong> across the group, incorporating input from key internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Execute internal audit engagements for the <strong>non-IT scope</strong> in line with the approved audit plan and internal audit standards</li>
<li>Produce <strong>high-quality audit reports</strong> with clear findings and actionable recommendations</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Oversight & Monitoring</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Oversee and monitor the performance of <strong>outsourced IT internal audits</strong></li>
<li>Track and monitor the <strong>implementation of audit recommendations</strong> across the organization</li>
<li>Ensure audit activities are aligned with <strong>regulatory expectations</strong>, particularly those of the National Bank of Belgium</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Periodically present audit results, key risks, and remediation progress to <strong>senior management, ExCo and the Board of Directors</strong></li>
<li>Coordinate and collaborate with <strong>external auditors and the NBB</strong> when required</li>
<li>Build trusted relationships across all business functions — acting as a constructive and credible voice on governance and control matters</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Role Objectives</strong></h3>
<p><strong>First 3 months:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Get fully up to speed with iBanFirst's business, regulatory environment, and existing audit framework</li>
<li>Build strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, across ExCo and business functions, as well as with the outsourced IT internal auditors</li>
<li>Take full ownership of the audit plan and ongoing engagements</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>First 6 months:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Operate fully independently — ExCo members understand and value the function's output</li>
<li>Deliver first audit reports and present findings confidently to senior governance bodies</li>
<li>Establish a smooth working rhythm with external auditors and the NBB</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>First 12 months:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the internal audit function being recognized as trusted, credible and autonomous</li>
<li>Deliver high-quality internal audit reports in line with the internal audit plan</li>
<li>Potentially contribute to expanding the team</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong>What do you bring?</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Experience:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in internal or external audit</li>
<li>Background in <strong>financial services, banking, or a regulated fintech environment</strong> — experience with AML and financial crime topics is a strong asset</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience as the responsible for the internal audit function is a plus</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Must-have skills:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fully autonomous and self-directed</strong> — you don't need a mentor or a team to deliver; you take ownership and drive your own agenda</li>
<li><strong>Comfortable working independently</strong> — you enjoy the depth and focus that comes with being a one-person function</li>
<li><strong>Excellent written communication</strong> — you write clear, structured, impactful audit reports in English</li>
<li><strong>Confident presenter</strong> — you confidently and clearly present findings to ExCo and Board members; credible and composed in high-stakes settings</li>
<li><strong>Proactive and transparent</strong> — you flag issues early, communicate openly, and don't hold back</li>
<li><strong>Highly organized and rigorous</strong> — you follow through on commitments, track recommendations, and manage your own planning with discipline</li>
<li><strong>Critical and analytical mindset</strong> — you dig into documents and data, ask the rightttr questions, and form well-grounded conclusions</li>
<li><strong>Fluent in English</strong> (required); <strong>French or Dutch</strong> strongly preferred</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Nice to have:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>CIA certification</strong> (Certified Internal Auditor) — or genuine willingness to obtain it</li>
<li>Experience in a fast-growing start-up/scale-up environment</li>
<li>Familiarity with the National Bank of Belgium's regulatory expectations</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong>What do we offer?</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Permanent contract</strong></li>
<li><strong>Compensation:</strong> €70,000 - €80,000 gross annual (fix + performance bonus)</li>
<li><strong>Office location:</strong> Brussels or Paris</li>
<li><strong>Hybrid work policy:</strong> Flexible, possibility to work from home two days per week</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Benefits & perks:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Net allowances</strong></li>
<li><strong>Meal vouchers</strong> — €8 per working day</li>
<li><strong>Phone subscription</strong></li>
<li><strong>Company car with fuel card</strong></li>
<li><strong>Health insurance</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Why this is a great opportunity:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Direct access to ExCo and Board</strong> — a rare opportunity to learn, raise awareness and drive the importance of internal audit in the company</li>
<li><strong>Fast learning environment</strong> — you'll be exposed to a broad range of business topics, geographies, and regulatory frameworks</li>
<li><strong>Travel opportunities</strong> — occasional visits to iBanFirst's 14 offices across Europe</li>
<li><strong>Certification support</strong> — iBanFirst supports you in your development and in obtaining the CIA certification</li>
</ul>
<p><em>This role offers a unique combination of autonomy, senior exposure, and real impact — in a profitable, fast-growing European fintech.</em></p>
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<h2><strong>Recruitment Process</strong></h2>
<p><strong>1. Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist)</strong></p>
<p>— 30 minutes – remote (video)</p>
<p><strong>2. In-depth interview with Arnaud de la Porte (N+1)</strong></p>
<p>— 1 hour – in-person (Bruxelles) or remote</p>
<p><strong>3. Final round with one or two ExCo member(s)</strong></p>
<p>— 45 minutes – in-person (Paris) or remote</p>
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Perks & benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Equity Compensation
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