Partners Relationship Manager Assistant (Intern)

About the role

Manager & Team You will report directly to Elise Cardon , Head of Partnerships - Elise owns the Partnerships scope within the Operations department and works closely with the two other Operations teams: Due Diligence and Back Office . As her intern, you will work hand-in-hand with her on all key topics - making this a unique opportunity for real ownership and direct mentorship from day one. What will you do? As a Partners Relationship Manager Assistant , you will be the key daily coordinator for all ongoing affairs with our partners - banks, FX liquidity providers, and other strategic counterparts. You will have a central role in supporting projects, processes, and cross-team discussions. Your main assignments will include: KYC & Compliance - Centralize, organize, and maintain documentation for KYC processes; respond to KYC demands and periodic compliance reviews Stakeholder Coordination - Map and coordinate internal and external stakeholders across multiple teams and partner organizations Reporting & Data Analysis - Compile and report data necessary for ongoing discussions with financial institutions (banks, FX liquidity providers...) Financial Monitoring - Track costs and revenues generated by each financial institution to facilitate feedback and support negotiations Process Improvement & AI - Contribute to the optimization of the governance framework; proactively leverage AI-powered tools to improve daily efficiency, reporting, and analysis What do you bring?

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/Bac+5 programme in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Grande École, Master's degree)
• Fluent in French and English - mandatory (written and spoken, professional level)
• Strong analytical skills : comfortable handling data, building reports, and preparing business-oriented analyses
• Excellent written communication : able to produce clear, concise deliverables for senior management and external partners
• Rigorous and organized : reliable in managing complex documentation and multi-stakeholder follow-ups
• Proactive and autonomous : a true doer who takes ownership without waiting to be told
• Strong team player : comfortable working transversally across departments and seniority levels
• Curious about emerging technologies , particularly AI tools applied to operational efficiency
• Understanding of banks' business models and services: international payments, correspondent banking, capital markets (FX)
• Familiarity with SWIFT and SEPA frameworks
• Exposure to digital assets or FX products
• Knowledge of local vs. virtual accounts and local IBAN establishment
• What do we offer?
• A 6-month internship ( from August or September 2026 ) at the heart of a fast-growing, profitable European fintech - based in Paris
• Direct exposure to senior stakehol

Additional Information

W ho 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...) 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 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, reflecting 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.

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