Settlement & Treasury Analyst - Internship

Who we are

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 13 offices in 10 European countries

• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32

• 10,000 corporate clients trust us

• €65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M in 2025

• 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 that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service

About the job

To reinforce our Back Office team, we are looking for a new team member to join us as an intern. The team is responsible for processing and controlling clients’ FX and payments operations. We aim to guarantee perfect reconciliation and safeguarding of our client funds, as well as optimal liquidity management of our funds, We are also the first point of contact to solve any arising issues. As such, it is our mission to support and monitor that the operations run smoothly. Next to that, we are the front line to support the development of our platform and its usage.

What will you Do?

As an intern in our team, you will take the role of a junior settlement and treasury analyst and will:

• Follow up of our clients’ FX operations and payments
• Manage the settlement of FX operations with our liquidity providers
• Manage issues related to payments with our FI partners via SWIFT messages
• Support the Front Office and provide expertise to clients on payment issues

Requirements

What do you bring?

• A bachelor or master studies in the direction of Finance

• Good communication skills and a strong eye for details

• Fluent in English, French and/or Dutch is a plus

• Able to work in the Brussels office on a regular basis

You have a passion for numbers and interest in the financial aspects of running a business. With your curiosity and proactivity, you see it as a challenge to deep dive into our technology and touch every aspect of treasury and settlement within iBanFirst and all setbacks occurred.

What do we offer?

• Salary: 1000€ - 1500€ depending on level of studies

• Various missions and projects in an innovative and rising start-up in a thriving industry (fintech)

• A great, professional, and international team with a flat hierarchy

• Internal events

• A remote-friendly work environment: up to 3 days/ week remote

Recruitment Steps

Discovery call with Christine, HR Manager

Interview with Marc Lippler, Back Office Manager

Discovery of the team members

Why join us?

• We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs - a complex, high-potential market.

• We’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally.

• Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.

• You’ll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.

• iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:

• Xavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning

• In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions

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.