Compliance Officer - Bucharest, Romania

We are seeking a Compliance Officer for our Bucharest, Romania branch. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our international compliance team to help ensure that our continued growth is grounded in integrity and a robust, sustainable compliance framework. You will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of this framework in alignment with local regulatory requirements. You will report to the Global Head of Anti-Financial Crime.

What will you do:

As a Compliance Officer, your mission is to ensure the effective application of all relevant laws and regulations related to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and regulatory reporting obligations, while supporting the organization in upholding high standards of compliance and ethical conduct across all business activities, decisions, and operations.

Your responsibilities will be diverse, encompassing day-to-day compliance activities, participation in cross-functional projects, and support for the implementation of new regulatory requirements. Key contributions will include:

• Monitor and report on local regulatory updates related to anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance particularly
• Being the contact point for the National Bank of Romania, the Financial Intelligence Unit (ONPCSB) and other competent authorities
• Analysis of escalated suspicious or unusual transaction alerts triggered by transaction monitoring or sanctions screening tools                                    
• Draft and contribute to the drafting and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or equivalent disclosures to the local Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of regulatory reports or data requests issued by local supervisory authorities in coordination with central compliance
• Assist in the creation of AML-related materials, including procedures, team guidelines, and support documentation for business and operations
• Act as a local point of contact between compliance and the first line of defence (business and operations) on AML-related matters
• Collaborate with central compliance to initiatives for the development of IT solutions instrumental to the fulfilment of the main anti-money laundering obligations;

Participate in training initiatives to promote awareness of AML and KYC requirements and promote a Compliance culture within the local teams   

What do you bring:

• You have completed a master's degree or equivalent in business law, banking and financial law, and business economics 
• You have 2+ experience in KYC and or KYT risk management
• You have knowledge with the relevant laws and regulations applicable to the fight against money laundering, such as but not limited to:
• Legea nr. 129/2019 pentru prevenirea și combaterea spălării banilor și finanțării terorismului, precum și pentru modificarea și completarea unor acte normative
• NBR Regulation No. 2/2019 on the prevention and combating of money laundering and terrorist financing
• You want to contribute to the development of a Fintech leader in an innovative and leading industry
• You have great autonomy, and you are rigorous in your daily work
• You have excellent analytical skills
• You are well organized and detail oriented
• You have a good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint tools
• You are fluent in English and Romanian, French is a +
• Being holder of a certification such as CAMS, CFE, or other in the field of financial crime is a +

What do we offer:

• Various missions and projects in an innovative and rising start-up in a thriving industry (Fintech) 
• A key role and a unique opportunity to shape the future of iBanFirst
• A professional and international team with a flat hierarchy
• A nice work environment 

Who we are:

iBanFirst is an international financial services provider offering alternative payment solutions to traditional banking. 

iBanFirst is a fintech that developed a banking platform to enable international SMMs (Small and Medium-sized Multinationals) to carry out fast, secure and fairly priced multi-currency transactions. 

Thanks to iBanFirst, clients can send and receive payments in more than 30 currencies and benefit from personalized support to cover their currency risk exposure. 

Since 2016, iBanFirst has raised 46 million euros and in May 2021, the Californian fund Marlin Equity Partners invested €200M to further accelerate the growth and development of iBanFirst. 

With more than 350 employees across 10 countries in Europe, the company processes more than 2 billion euros worth of transactions monthly.

As a regulated payment institution, iBanFirst is authorised to operate throughout the European Union.

Joining iBanFirst is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and evolve quickly in an international company that is at the cutting edge of innovation. 

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 

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. 

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 

 

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