Partners Relationship Manager Assistant; Intern

Position: Partners Relationship Manager Assistant (Intern)
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…) 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.

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?

Must haves:

* 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…