PpiBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers bSmall Medium Multinationals (SMMs) /b to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across b140 countries /b— quickly, transparently, and securely. /p pWe make life easier for SMEs through an badvanced technology platform /b (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with bdedicated expertise /b, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner. /p pBy simplifying complexity, biBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities /b with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security. /p h3bKey figures /b /h3 ul lib350+ employees /b across b14 offices /b in b11 European countries /b /li lib30+ nationalities /b represented, average age: 32 /li lib10,000 corporate clients /b trust us /li lib€80M in revenue in 2025 /b, with a target of around b€100M in 2026 /b /li libProfitable for early two years /b /li liRanked for b7 consecutive years /b in the bFinancial Times FT1000 /b, among the fastest-growing European companies /li liAn bNPS of 87.5 /b— an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the bsimplicity, speed, and quality /b of our service /li /ul h3bA strong culture built around 4 core values /b /h3 ul libTeam First: /b 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 libTenacity: /b We’re transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA. /li libTransformation: /b 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 libTrust: /b 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 liWe operate at the heart of a bstrategic and fast-evolving sector /b: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high‑potential market. /li liWe’re driven by a meaningful mission: bhelping bold “Small Medium Multinationals” succeed globally. /b /li liOur platform integrates bcutting‑edge technologies /b (AI, automation…) making it an ideal playground to btest, learn, and innovate continuously /b. /li liYou'll join an bagile environment /b where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions. /li liiBanFirst is bprofitable /b and backed by long‑term investors: /li libXavier Niel /b and bBpifrance /b, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning /li liIn 2021, the entry of bMarlin Equity Partners /b marked a new chapter in our international ambitions /li /ul pbJoining 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. /b /p h3bThe Role /b /h3 h3bRecruitment Context /b /h3 pWe are opening this position as part of our continued commitment to strengthening iBanFirst’s internal control environment and governance framework. As we scale internationally across 11 European countries and operate under the supervision of the bNational Bank of Belgium /b, maintaining a robust and independent internal audit function is a core priority. /p pThe 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 pYou will report to Arnaud de la Porte (CFO/Deputy CEO/Board Member), with a dotted line to senior governance bodies including the ExCo and the Board. /p pYou will further bestablish and lead the Internal Audit function /b— 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 bdirect, regular access to iBanFirst’s Executive Committee /b and the opportunity to bpresent directly to the Board of Directors. /b /p pYou will also work closely with: /p ul libExternal auditors /b /li libThe National Bank of Belgium /b (regulator) /li libAll business functions /b across iBanFirst’s 11 European offices /li /ul pThe role is based in bBrussels /b or in bParis /b. /p h3bWhat will you do? /b /h3 pAs Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Internal Audit function and act as the bThird Line of Defence /b, 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 h3bKey responsibilities: /b /h3 pbAudit Planning Execution /b /p ul liDevelop and annually review the brisk‑based internal audit plan /b across the group, incorporating input from key internal and external stakeholders /li liExecute internal audit engagements for the bnon‑IT scope /b in line with the approved audit plan and internal audit standards /li liProduce bhigh‑quality audit reports /b with clear findings and actionable recommendations /li /ul pbOversight Monitoring /b /p ul liOversee and monitor the performance of boutsourced IT internal audits /b /li liTrack and monitor the bimplementation of audit recommendations /b across the organization /li liEnsure audit activities are aligned with bregulatory expectations /b, particularly those of the National Bank of Belgium /li /ul pbStakeholder Engagement /b /p ul liPeriodically present audit results, key risks, and remediation progress to bsenior management, ExCo and the Board of Directors /b /li liCoordinate and collaborate with bexternal auditors and the NBB /b when required /li liBuild trusted relationships across all business functions — acting as a constructive and credible voice on governance and control matters /li /ul h3bRole Objectives /b /h3 pbFirst 3 months: /b /p ul liGet fully up to speed with iBanFirst’s business, regulatory environment, and existing audit framework /li liBuild strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, across ExCo and business functions, as well as with the outsourced IT internal auditors /li liTake full ownership of the audit plan and ongoing engagements /li /ul pbFirst 6 months: /b /p ul liOperate fully independently — ExCo members understand and value the function’s output /li liDeliver first audit reports and present findings confidently to senior governance bodies /li liEstablish a smooth working rhythm with external auditors and the NBB /li /ul pbFirst 12 months: /b /p ul liContribute to the internal audit function being recognized as trusted, credible and autonomous /li liDeliver high‑quality internal audit reports in line with the internal audit plan /li liPotentially contribute to expanding the team /li /ul h3bWhat do you bring? /b /h3 h3bExperience: /b /h3 ul lib5+ years of experience /b in internal or external audit /li liBackground in bfinancial services, banking, or a regulated fintech environment /b— experience with AML and financial crime topics is a strong asset /li liDemonstrated experience as the responsible for the internal audit function is a plus /li /ul h3bMust‑have skills: /b /h3 ul libFully autonomous and self‑directed /b— you don’t need a mentor or a team to deliver; you take ownership and drive your own agenda /li libComfortable working independently /b— you enjoy the depth and focus that comes with being a one‑person function /li libExcellent written communication /b— you write clear, structured, impactful audit reports in English /li libConfident presenter /b— you confidently and clearly present findings to ExCo and Board members; credible and composed in high‑stakes settings /li libProactive and transparent /b— you flag issues early, communicate openly, and don’t hold back /li libHighly organized and rigorous /b— you follow through on commitments, track recommendations, and manage your own planning with discipline /li libCritical and analytical mindset /b— you dig into documents and data, ask the right questions, and form well‑grounded conclusions /li libFluent in English /b (required); bFrench or Dutch /b strongly preferred /li /ul h3bNice to have: /b /h3 ul libCIA certification /b (Certified Internal Auditor) — or genuine willingness to obtain it /li liExperience in a fast‑growing start‑up/scale‑up environment /li liFamiliarity with the National Bank of Belgium’s regulatory expectations /li /ul h3bWhat do we offer? /b /h3 ul libPermanent contract /b /li libCompensation: /b €70,000 - €80,000 gross annual (fix + performance bonus) /li libOffice location: /b Brussels or Paris /li libHybrid work policy: /b Flexible, possibility to work from home two days per week /li libPhone subscription /b /li libCompany car with fuel card /b /li libHealth insurance /b /li /ul h3bWhy this is a great opportunity: /b /h3 ul libDirect access to ExCo and Board /b— a rare opportunity to learn, raise awareness and drive the importance of internal audit in the company /li libFast learning environment /b— you’ll be exposed to a broad range of business topics, geographies, and regulatory frameworks /li libTravel opportunities /b— occasional visits to iBanFirst’s 14 offices across Europe /li libCertification support /b— iBanFirst supports you in your development and in obtaining the CIA certification /li /ul pThis role offers a unique combination of autonomy, senior exposure, and real impact — in a profitable, fast‑growing European fintech. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr