Talent Intelligence Associate (CDI)

Dedale Intelligence

ABOUT DEDALE INTELLIGENCE: Dedale Intelligence is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10 000 market professionals to deliver on the ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe. Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors. OUR CULTURE: Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others). The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers). Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs). We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding investment analysts with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology. THE OPPORTUNITY:   As a Finance Associate, you will be a core member of the finance team and report directly to the Finance manager. Your role spans the full operational spectrum of the finance function: managing daily revenue and cost flows, supporting monthly closings across three legal entities, and contributing to strategic finance projects such as R&D tax credit and financing. You will work in close collaboration with external accountants, department heads, and the leadership team in a fast-paced, international environment.   YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:   1. Monthly Closing and FP&A * Assist the external accounting firm in the monthly closing process for three entities: France, the United States, and the Philippines. Ensure that all revenue, cost, and payroll inputs are delivered accurately and on time, and flag discrepancies between operational data and accounting entries. * Update, review, and analyze all financials and KPIs, covering revenue breakdown, cash performance, current trading, monthly actuals vs. budget * Prepare the Board-level finance KPI dashboard for all key stakeholders * Contribute to the annual budget process and maintain financial forecasts, monitoring variances and flagging areas of concern 2. Finance Operations * Revenue & Cash: track and follow up on client invoices, manage cash collection to ensure timely payment and minimize outstanding receivables * Cost management: review and approve supplier invoices, employee expenses, and software subscriptions; conduct the monthly expert payment audit. * Payroll support: produce the monthly payroll reporting in coordination with the HR team 3. Strategic Finance * Contributed to the company’s international expansion, supporting office openings across the US, Europe, and Asia * Partnered with department heads to assess financial needs, providing data-driven insights and developing financial models to support strategic decision-making * Supported financing initiatives, including securing new bank loan opportunities * Prepare supporting documentation for the annual R&D tax credit filing YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: We value diverse backgrounds and don't have an "ideal" profile in mind, however the following qualifications will be beneficial in this role: * You are business school graduate with a Master's degree, with a specialization in finance, accounting, or audit * You have 2-3 years of professional experience in accounting, audit, or FP&A, ideally gained in a fast-moving environment * You are fluent in French & English * You thrive in managing multiple recurring tasks in parallel while meeting fixed monthly deadlines * You are proficient in Excel; experience with accounting tools is a plus * You like collaborating as a team and delivering your best as an individual. * You are not afraid of challenges, or jumping into the unknown, and to become an expert in tech financing, software market and related topics.   CHERRY ON THE CAKE  * You like collaborating as a team, and delivering your best as an individual  * You are looking to learn a lot and feel empowered in your next professional mission  * You are interested in entrepreneurship  * You are passionate about technology, innovation, and investment  * You would like to have strong career growth  PROCESS:  * 1 Intro call with HR Manager  * 1 Pre-case interview with our Finance Manager * 1 Case study  * Final interview with Managing Director    This position is based in Paris.

iBanFirst

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 15 offices in 12 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 more than 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 Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company. It’s also a chance to learn, grow, and contribute directly to a shared ambition: simplifying international finance for SMEs.      THE ROLE  RECRUITMENT CONTEXT  This is a newly created position driven by iBanFirst's continued growth and the increasing complexity of our financial crime risk environment. As transaction volumes scale across new markets and products, we need a dedicated manager to lead our first line of defense teams on Financial Crime (Transaction Monitoring, Fraud detection, Regulatory Ops) and structure the quality and operational controls that underpin them.  We are open to candidates coming from various backgrounds (management/strategy consulting, operations/compliance professionals) who are looking to step into a thigh impact operational role. The financial crime domain can be learned — we are hiring for how you think, how you build, how you leverage technology (analytics, AI) and how you lead.    MANAGER & TEAM  You will report directly to Julien Molez, Chief Operations Officer. You will manage three teams which are at different levels of maturity:a team of 5 people: a  Transaction Monitoring Fraud management and Regulatory Operations. Your team is the first line of defense against money laundering, fraud, and financial crime — operating at the intersection of operational rigor, regulatory compliance, and technology.    WHAT WILL YOU DO?  As iBanFirst expands across European markets, the financial crime risk landscape grows in complexity. We are looking for an analytically sharp, structured, and operationally driven leader to supervise our TM Financial Crime Operations function, steer it with rigor and precision, embed it in a robust and recognized quality framework, and drive highest level of efficiency through data and automation.  Team Management & Operations  * Lead and develop the different teams in the scope: set priorities, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.  * Oversee their daily operations: alert review, case investigation, SAR filing, and escalation processes.  * Manage capacity and workload allocation to maintain SLAs and maintain backlogs at constant low levels.  Fraud & Financial Crime  * Own the fraud detection and prevention framework: typologies, detection rules, investigation workflows, and outcomes tracking  * Stay current on financial crime trends and adapt the team's detection approach accordingly  Controls & Quality Framework  * Design and implement a quality insurance framework for each team, specific to each of them but consistent across domains.  * Define and track KPIs: detection rates, false positive ratios, case resolution times, SAR quality.  * Conduct regular calibration sessions and quality reviews to maintain consistent, high standards across the teams.  Analytics & Automation  * Use data to assess the performance of each value chains. For example, on the transaction monitoring side : rules effectiveness, reduce noise, and improve alert prioritization  * Work with Product and Engineering teams to constantly improve underlying systems and integrate automation into workflows  * Identify opportunities to leverage AI and machine learning to enhance detection and reduce manual effort  Regulatory & Reporting  * Ensure compliance with Belgian and EU AML/CFT obligations (LCB-FT, EU AML directives)  * Produce clear, insight-driven reporting for senior leadership: what the data says, what it means, and what action it warrants  * Lead or support regulatory audits and inspections related to TM and fraud  * Be the key go-to person for C-Levels for these topics and lead the associated governance meetings.    TASK BREAKDOWN  40% — Team management & operational oversight: Day-to-day leadership of the different teams, alert review quality, escalation management, and capacity planning  20% — Framework building: Quality controls, KPIs, fraud typologies, policies and procedures  30% — Analytics & automation: Rule performance analysis, detection improvement, collaboration with Product/Engineering  10% — Reporting & regulatory: Senior management reporting, audit support    ROLE OBJECTIVES  First 3 months  * Ramp up on iBanFirst's transaction monitoring systems, financial crime risk exposure, and regulatory environment  * Build trust with the team and assess individual strengths and development needs  * Map existing processes and identify the top 3 priority areas for improvement  First 6 months  * Deliver the first version of the quality assurance framework  * Define and baseline key operational KPIs  * Launch at least one automation or efficiency initiative  First 12 months  * Own the fraud framework end-to-end and present it to senior leadership  * Demonstrate measurable improvement in alert quality, team efficiency, or detection rates  * Build a 12-month roadmap for the function aligned with iBanFirst's growth plans    WHAT DO YOU BRING?  EXPERIENCE:  * 5-10 years of experience in similar positions at recognized financial institutions or in management consulting, strategy consulting, or a similar structured analytical environment (Big 4, MBB, Tier 2 strategy firms)  * Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry project context is a strong plus  * First exposure to compliance, risk, or financial crime topics (through client work, due diligence, or regulatory projects) is valued   SKILLS:  * Natural leadership and recognized management experience  * Exceptional structuring and problem-solving skills: you break complex issues into clear frameworks and actionable plans  * Strong data and analytics capabilities: comfortable with quantitative analysis, building dashboards, and deriving insights from operational data  * Proven ability to design processes and quality frameworks from scratch  * Natural project management instincts: you sequence work, track delivery, and hold people accountable  * High proficiency on AI and automation concepts and enthusiasm to apply them in an operational context  * Fluent in French and English, confident communicating with senior stakeholders  NICE TO HAVE:  * Hands-on experience with a transaction monitoring platform (ComplyAdvantage, Actimize, Napier, or equivalent)  * Familiarity with the French or Belgian regulatory environment: NBB, CTIF, ACPR, Tracfin, LCB-FT  WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:  * You have led a transformation or process redesign project end-to-end  * You are energized by the idea of owning something operational, not just advising on it and transforming and optimizing it with technology  * You are curious about financial crime and see it as a high-stakes, intellectually demanding domain    WHAT DO WE OFFER? * Permanent contract (CDI)  * Office location: Paris  * Hybrid work policy: 2 days remote per week  * Competitive salary: €75,000 – €110,000 gross annual, depending on experience  * Benefits: * Swile meal card * Axa health insurance * Commuter benefits * RTT (extra paid days off) * Gymlib subsciption * Paid parental leave * Participate in company-wide events, including team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities.   RECRUITMENT PROCESS  1. Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist)— 30 min, remote. General fit, motivation, salary expectations, availability. 2. In-depth interview with Julien Molez (COO)— 1 hour, in-person. Operational experience, leadership approach, team fit.  3. Case study— Take-home exercise on an operational design or process improvement scenario. Presented during complementary 1h session with COO.  4. Final interview with Sonia Boudier (Deputy CEO) — 45 min, in-person. Leadership validation, strategic vision, long-term fit.          ____________________________ #LI-MP1 #LI-onsite / #LI-hybrid / #LI-remote

Dedale Intelligence

❗NOTE: This is an Ongoing Opportunity - We're Always Hiring Top Talent 🚀 As Dedale is committed to continuous growth and building a team of exceptional talent, this position remains open year-round. We are not bound by a specific hiring quota, but are focused on finding the right long-term fit for both the role and our culture. If you see this posting, it means that we are actively reviewing applications! ABOUT DEDALE: Dedale is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe. Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors. OUR CULTURE: Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others). The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers). Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs). We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding investment analysts with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology. YOUR ROLE: * Conduct deep fundamental research on software & technology companies * Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on publicly listed and privately owned software & technology companies * Leverage both quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews * Collaborate with a strong team of peers and experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research * Deliver high-quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision-making on multi-million investments * Communicate your research findings internally and externally * Naturally grow in the team to take on more and more responsibilities and develop yourself as a strong professional * Daily monitoring of the already identified companies * Preparation of financial research and analysis, strategic screening, and communication materials for our members * Leading interviews in English with professional experts * Support on process improvement and new companies screening YOUR PROFILE: Across the firm, we attract motivated, intellectually curious, and analytically rigorous young professionals who are passionate about learning and creating impact. It's highly likely you'll move forward in the process if: * You are a Tier 1 engineering/business school graduate specializing in Business/Corporate business/Corporate finance/Engineering/Strategy * You have 3-4 years of relevant experience in strategy and business (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company) * You have excellent analysis skills and excellent Excel abilities * You deliver strong verbal presentations and great slides to support it * You have a strong strategic thinking mind - you know how to look for key inputs and do smart correlations * Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. French, German, or Italian language ability is a plus. CHERRY ON THE CAKE: * You like collaborating as a team and delivering your best as an individual * You are passionate about technology, innovation, and investment RECRUITMENT PROCESS: * Synthesis and Excel test * 1st interview with an Associate * Case Study and Debrief with a Manager * Final on-site interview with Managing Director and the HR team