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 7 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies
• An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry

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.
• iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors: Xavier Niel, Bpifrance, and Marlin Equity Partners.

Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company where operational excellence meets technological ambition.

The Role

Recruitment Context

We are opening this position to support the continued growth of our Back Office team. As our transaction volumes expand across Europe, we need a senior operator who can handle the most complex payment and FX operations with full autonomy, ensure our regulatory control framework meets the highest standards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes.

Manager & Team

You will report to Marc Lippler, Head of Back Office, with iBanFirst for 6 years.

The Back Office team is currently based in Brussels (Avenue Louise, Ixelles), embedded in an office of 25 people. You'll work closely with Finance, Compliance, Technology, Treasury, and banking partners across Europe.

The role can be based in Brussels (Avenue Louise), Paris (Porte Maillot) or London (The City).

What will you do?

As a Senior Back Office Analyst, you are the expert in the room. You handle the most critical operations with precision and autonomy, act as the escalation point for complex cases, and drive improvements that make the team more efficient and resilient.

Task breakdown:

• 40% — Production & daily operations: Executing and controlling the most complex payment flows, FX settlements, and safeguarding controls
• 60% — Control, projects & process improvement: Strengthening the control framework, driving automation and data-driven monitoring

Key responsibilities:

Production & Operations:

• Execute and validate domestic and cross-border payments (SWIFT, SEPA, TARGET2, FPS, etc.) with full command of edge cases and exceptions
• Monitor and settle FX trades with liquidity providers; manage collateral requirements
• Perform daily safeguarding controls and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements on client fund protection
• Lead breaks investigation and resolution — own complex reconciliation issues from identification to closure
• Handle exceptional liquidity line decisions and high-impact operational issues
• Process RMA requests and liaise with banking partners via SWIFT and other channels
• Provide expert operational support to the Front Office on payment and FX issues

Control & Improvement:

• Approve exceptional cases outside standard procedures; make sound judgment calls on complex operational scenarios
• Oversee regulatory compliance and reporting requirements
• Use data tools (Metabase, Grafana, SQL, Power BI) to monitor operations, identify anomalies, and improve controls
• Lead or contribute to automation and process improvement projects
• Liaise with Risk, Product, Treasury, and Finance teams on operational matters

Role Objectives

First 3 months:

• Operate autonomously across all standard and complex payment and FX operations
• Build a solid understanding of our control framework, regulatory environment, and internal tools
• Identify first improvement opportunities

First 6 months:

• Be the go-to expert for complex operational scenarios and escalations
• Lead or co-lead at least one process improvement or automation initiative
• Contribute meaningfully to the team's control and reconciliation framework

First 12 months:

• Drive measurable improvements to operational efficiency and control quality
• Be a fully trusted senior member of the team, supporting the Head of Back Office on governance matters
• Have delivered at least one significant automation or monitoring project

What do you bring?

Experience:

• 4–5 years of experience in Back Office operations, payment operations, or financial operations in a fintech, bank, or payments company
• Solid understanding of payment schemes (SWIFT, SEPA, TARGET2, FPS…), FX settlement, and safeguarding regulations

Must-have skills:

• Fully autonomous — you take ownership of your scope, operate independently, and know how to move forward without waiting to be told
• Rigor and structure — meticulous in controls and documentation, high stress resilience
• Data-driven — comfortable with SQL, Power BI, Metabase, or Grafana to monitor, analyse, and improve
• Problem-solving mindset — you dig into breaks and incidents and don't stop until they're resolved
• Ethics and integrity — non-negotiable in a regulated financial environment
• Excellent communicator — at ease with internal stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology
• Fluent in English (working language); French and/or Dutch is a plus

Nice to have:

• Experience with automation tools or workflow improvement projects
• Familiarity with safeguarding requirements under PSD2/EMD
• Knowledge of Metabase or Grafana

What do we offer?

• Permanent contract
• Office location: Brussels (Avenue Louise), Paris (Porte Maillot) or London (The City) — your choice

Why this is a great opportunity:

• Work at the operational and technical heart of a fast-growing European fintech — Back Office here is strategic, not just transactional
• Complexity and real ownership — you handle the hardest cases, make critical decisions, and have a direct impact on client experience and regulatory standing
• Be a force for change — room to improve processes, propose automation, and shape the way the team works
• Flat hierarchy — direct access to leadership; everyone talks to everyone
• Fast learning in a genuinely international environment across 14 European offices

Compensation & Benefits (may vary by country):

• Base salary: €55,000 – €65,000 gross annual, depending on experience
• Public transport reimbursement
• Meal vouchers
• AXA group health insurance
• Pension plan
• Phone subscription
• Gym pass
• Participation in company-wide events, team offsites, and social activities

Recruitment Process

1. Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist) — 30 minutes – remote (video) — Purpose: General fit, motivation, salary expectations, availability
2. In-depth interview with Marc Lippler (Head of Back Office) — 1 hour – in-person (Brussels preferred) — Purpose: Technical expertise, operational experience, autonomy, team fit
3. Final round with Julien Molez (Chief Operations Officer, N+2) — 45 minutes – – in-person (Paris) or remote (Teams) — Purpose: Strategic alignment, leadership validation, long-term potential

Join Artefact Belgium: Build the Foundation of AI and Data Transformation

Are you an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for building high-performance data pipelines and scalable cloud architectures for the Generative AI era? Artefact Belgium is looking for a Data Engineer to drive innovation and deliver robust data foundations for our global clients. If you have a solid track record in data engineering and consulting, we invite you to shape the future of AI-driven solutions with us in Brussels.

Who We Are

Founded in Paris, Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm specializing in data, analytics, and AI, focused on transforming data into business impact. We help clients grow their data and digital capabilities while growing ourselves. Our engineering team in Belgium works on the most advanced applications of data technology, from large-scale data platforms to supporting state-of-the-art GenAI projects. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

What You Will Do

As a Data Engineer in our GenAI practice, you will own the end-to-end execution of complex technical challenges. You won't just "move" data; you will build the specialized infrastructure and data flywheels that power the next generation of Generative AI, RAG systems, and autonomous agents.

• Deploy GenAI-Ready Production Pipelines: Design and deploy advanced data pipelines both batch and streaming optimized for processing unstructured data (text, images, audio) to fuel LLM fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation.
• Build Scalable AI Platforms & Vector DBs: Hands-on development using modern cloud platforms like Databricks, Azure, or AWS.
• Establish Engineering Excellence for LLMs: Implement best practices in data transformation (dbt), orchestration (Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster), and data governance to ensure that AI solutions are reliable, safe, and compliant at enterprise scale.
• Collaborate on AI Innovation: Work closely with Machine Learning Engineers and Generative AI Specialists to design data models and "data-as-a-service" layers that enable rapid prototyping and scaling of AI agents.
• Software Engineering Foundation: Advocate for clean, maintainable code using Python, SQL, and Git, and leverage containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) to deploy AI-driven microservices.

Who You Are

• Experienced Professional: At least 3-5 years of industry experience in data engineering, ideally within a consulting environment, with exposure to data preparation for AI/ML.
• Deep Technical Skillset: Strong programming skills in Python and proven expertise in Spark (PySpark, SparkSQL) for large-scale data processing and feature engineering.
• Data Transformation Expert: Extensive experience with dbt for data modeling, and a strong curiosity about emerging patterns in "LLMOps" and vector data management.
• Consulting Mindset: Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary environments and communicate how high-quality data architecture is the primary bottleneck for successful GenAI deployment.
• Education: A Master’s in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field).
• Linguistic Versatility: Proficiency in English is required; fluency in Dutch or French is a major advantage for our Belgian market.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive package aligned with your expertise, including a mobility budget or company car and premium insurance.
• High-Impact Opportunities: Work with state-of-the-art technologies on global projects that transform the world's leading brands through Generative AI.
• Professional Growth: Access to a substantial training budget for individual learning, research into new AI frameworks, and certifications.
• A Collaborative Workplace: Join a diverse team where fun and professional excellence go hand-in-hand, with access to 2,000+ colleagues across 34 global offices.

This position is based in Brussels,  At Artefact Belgium, we value expertise, curiosity, and a drive to innovate. If you're ready to build the data engines of the AI future, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Artefact Belgium: Help our clients in their AI transformations

Who We Are

Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in AI applications to help clients achieve tangible business impact. Our Belgium office advises clients on their most pressing strategic challenges : from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Data Scientist specializing in the marketing domain, you will lead and conduct ambitious projects aimed at transforming clients through data. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading transformational projects: spearheading ambitious projects that utilize data to transform our clients’ operations and strategies.
• Developing data science solutions: creating innovative data science products and solutions for both clients and our internal data science team.
• Applying data science in marketing contexts: leveraging data science methodologies to enhance marketing analytics, customer segmentation, attribution modeling, and campaign optimization. 
• Building client relationships: collaborating closely with your Consulting counterpart to understand client needs and strengthen relationships.
• Upskilling the team: contributing to the development of our data science team by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior Data Scientists, and promoting our work within other data departments.
• Ensuring quality deliverables: caring for team morale and ensuring that all missions are delivered to a high standard, providing feedback and support to less experienced team members.
• Optimising code: writing highly optimized code to advance Artefact’s internal toolbox and knowledge base.

What you will learn with us:

• Real-World impact: deliver impactful projects by developing end-to-end machine learning pipelines to solve real-world problems across various industries, including marketing and customer intelligence. 
• Collaborative solutions: work in feature teams alongside other data scientists, ML engineers, data engineers, software engineers, and product owners to build complex solutions.
• Software engineering improvement: enhance your software engineering skills by applying ML Ops best practices while working with machine learning teams.
• Expertise development: become an expert in one of our data science practices: Time Series Forecasting, MLOps, NLP, Computer Vision, Optimization, or Customer Intelligence, including marketing analytics, attribution modeling, and incrementality testing.
• Algorithm discovery: discover state-of-the-art algorithms and test them on real-world data during client projects.

Who You Are

We’re seeking someone who has:

• Educational background: a completed Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or related subjects).
• Hands-On experience: at least 2-3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or consulting, preferably within a marketing or digital context.
• Marketing or digital context experience: knowledge of various marketing channels and platforms, including their roles within the media mix is considered a plus. 
• Technical skills: strong knowledge of data processing, algorithms, and data architecture, along with proficiency in tools like Python, SQL, and R.
• Analytical mindset: a passion for working with data to derive actionable insights and solve complex problems.
• Communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discuss both technical and non-technical topics with clients and team members.
• Curiosity and passion: a genuine interest in continuous learning and exploring new technologies and tools in data and AI.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with your profile and experience.
• Hands-on exposure to real client challenges from day one, working alongside experienced strategy and data/AI practitioners.
• Regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure across Artefact's global network.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture of doers — innovative, fast-moving, and committed to supporting each other's growth.

This position is based in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide.

At Artefact Belgium, we value curiosity, motivation, and potential above all else. Don't worry if you don't tick every box — if you're excited about building a career at the frontier of strategy and AI, we'd love to hear from you

Lead Delivery Consultant – Financial Services Transformation

At Capco, we partner with top institutions in financial services to deliver substantial and meaningful change. With a focus on forward-thinking innovation, exceptional delivery, and client-centric solutions, we help organizations adapt to evolving markets and challenges across Banking, Asset Management, and Capital Markets. We are seeking an experienced Lead Delivery Consultant to drive transformational initiatives spanning Trading & Custody, Post-Settlement, and Asset Management & Distribution services. This role involves successfully aligning business, IT, and operations while delivering measurable results through process improvements, technology, and organizational change.

About the Role

As a Consultant at Capco, you will guide organizations through complex cross-entity transformation programs, leveraging expertise process optimization, organizational change management, and technical solutions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, helping organizations align their business, operational, and technology models with their strategic vision.

Your Key Responsibilities

Industry Expertise Application: Bring deep domain knowledge across Trading & Custody, Post-Settlement, and Asset Management & Distribution to drive successful programs.

Organizational Transformation: Lead organizational change efforts, including defining mission and vision, ideating future-state strategies, and driving change training initiatives.

Process Optimization and Improvements: Perform detailed process analyses, identify gaps, and execute improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

Data and Technology Alignment: Map data lineages, perform maturity assessments, and ensure that business processes align with technical solutions and data governance best practices.

Program Management: Oversee the delivery of strategic portfolios, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure end-to-end execution of roadmaps.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business, IT, and operational teams, ensuring successful project alignment and delivery.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a seasoned consultant with versatile expertise across the financial services industry, including strong leadership capabilities and technical knowledge to drive innovative solutions.

Key Skills and Experience Requirements:

Financial Services Industry Expertise

Proficient in Trading & Custody, Post-Settlement, and Asset Management & Distribution.

Strong understanding of risk and compliance management in financial services.

Consulting & Transformation Expertise

Expertise in Organizational Change Management, including mission/vision alignment and future-state ideation.

Proficient in performing Gap and Maturity Assessments, Target Operating Model (TOM) Design, and Process Improvements.

Skilled in Roadmap Definition and Execution with a proven track record in driving successful operational and technical transformation programs.

Strong capabilities in Project and Program Management, handling complex portfolios across business and IT functions.

Technical Skills

Advanced competency in MS Office Suite, MS Project, and collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, and Confluence.

Proficiency in process mapping tools, including Visio (UML).

Experience in SQL, NoSQL, REST APIs, and programming languages such as Python and JavaScript (React, Node).

Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis and visualization using Power BI (m-code/DAX) or Tableau.

Excellent knowledge of Dutch or French AND English.

Why Join Capco?

Capco provides an environment where your expertise and innovative ideas will thrive. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

Competitive Compensation: Includes a company car or green mobility budget, allowances, end-of-year bonuses, health insurance, mobile phone, laptop, and meal vouchers.

Learning Opportunities: Gain access to advanced learning platforms, in-person and virtual courses, and our network of global experts to support your continuous development.

Flexible Working Environment: Enjoy a hybrid setting, combining the benefits of remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.

Work-Life Balance: Work in a supportive environment designed to encourage balance and wellness both personally and professionally.

Innovative Culture: Operate in a non-hierarchical workspace where great ideas and initiative are celebrated, giving you a platform to showcase your expertise.

Ready to Drive Business Transformation?

If you are an experienced consultant ready to lead innovative projects and create measurable impact in Financial Services, we want to hear from you.

Apply now at capco.com/careers and join a team where you can truly own your career while shaping the future of the financial industry.

Ben jij een Solution Data Architect met een sterke ondernemersgeest? 🚀

Ben jij een Senior / Lead Data Engineer met een sterke ondernemersgeest? 🚀

Als Data Engineer help je ons bij het implementeren van de data lake om milieugegevens te verzamelen, verwerken en opslaan van diverse sites.

• Schaalbare datapijplijnen ontwikkelt en onderhoudt met behulp van Azure Databricks.
• Samenwerkt met business data-analisten om databehoeften te begrijpen en oplossingen aan te leveren.
• Dataintegratie- en transformatieprocessen implementeert vanuit diverse bronnen, waaronder REST API's.
• Datastromen optimaliseert en problemen oplost met het oog op performantie en betrouwbaarheid.
• Zorgt voor datakwaliteit en consistentie over verschillende gestructureerde en ongestructureerde databronnen.
• Op de hoogte blijft van de nieuwste trends en best practices binnen data engineering, Databricks en dataintegratietechnologieën.

• Aantoonbare ervaring als Data Engineer met sterke focus op Azure Databricks en aanverwante technologieën binnen het Microsoft data-ecosysteem.
• Bekend met de lakehouse medallion architecture.
• Vaardig in SQL, Python en Apache Spark.
• Grondige kennis van REST API’s, inclusief hoe deze op een veilige en efficiënte manier te consumeren (bijvoorbeeld via Python/Databricks notebooks); ervaring met het binnenhalen en transformeren van JSON/XML-data vanuit web API’s is een grote plus.
• Ervaring met datamanagement & governance via Unity Catalog is een pluspunt.
• Bereidheid en kennis om zelf (technische) rapporten in Power BI op te bouwen.
• Documenteren van je werk is voor jou vanzelfsprekend tijdens analyses en ontwikkelactiviteiten (bijvoorbeeld in Wiki, DevOps, …).
• Je spreekt vlot Engels. Andere Europese talen zoals Frans, Nederlands of Spaans zijn een pluspunt.

Klaar om een verschil te maken? Laten we alvast even kort kennismaken! 🙌