Entry-Level KYC Analyst (Freelance Contract)

About

Swan is Europe’s embedded banking specialist. We empower software companies to embed banking features like accounts, cards, and payments directly into their products, under their own brand.Swan processes over €1.5 billion in monthly transactions for more than 150 companies—like Pennylane, Indy, Agicap, Libeo, and Lucca. Founded in 2019, the company has received growth capital from leading investors such as Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Bpifrance and Eight Roads. Swan is a principal member of Mastercard and a licensed financial institution, regulated by the French banking authority (ACPR).

Our mission

Banking belongs in business software

Many software companies already serve small businesses incredibly well: helping them send invoices, run payroll, manage inventory, and more. They’re on a mission to become the central hub for managing every aspect of business life.

But when it comes to financial workflows, there’s still a gap. Too many critical tasks like managing cash flow, tracking payments, or reconciling accounts happen outside the software, across spreadsheets, email threads, banking portals.

It’s a missed opportunity. Business software shouldn’t just record financial activity — it should run it.

To learn more about us: About Swan ; Our story .

Context

✨ What is a KYC Analyst?

Not familiar with KYC? Know Your Customer (KYC) is the process of verifying the identity of customers and assessing potential risks before entering into a business relationship with them. It is a core part of financial compliance and fraud prevention.

✨ Why we're hiring

We’re opening a new entry point into fintech for people who want to explore a career in financial crime, compliance, or operations. You don’t need prior KYC experience.

We believe great talent comes from all backgrounds, and if you bring the right mindset, curiosity, and motivation, you can learn the rest.

✨ Who this is for

This role is open to candidates with at least 1–2 years of experience in any field who are looking to transition into fintech, compliance, or operations. We intentionally open this role to career switchers and early-career profiles .

✨ What you’ll learn

Over your first weeks, you’ll build a strong foundation in:

• How customer verification (KYC) works in a regulated fintech

• How financial crime risks are identified and mitigated

• How to make fast, structured, and defensible decisions

• How real financial operations run at scale

This is hands-on from day one. You’ll learn by doing.

Job Description

We are looking for motivated, diligent, and proactive Know Your Customer (KYC) Analysts to join us as freelancers. This mission demands a strong operational mindset with the ability to make fast, accurate decisions within a fast-paced environment. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting detailed customer due diligence to prevent our organization from being misused for money laundering, financial fraud, and other financial crimes.

KYC:

• Conduct detailed customer due diligence, perform risk assessments, and make sure each customer complies with our company's KYC policy.

• Gather necessary information and documents from new customers and verify them effectively.

• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely data entry of KYC records into the appropriate systems.

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and updates regarding KYC and AML standards.

• Collaborate with the Compliance team in order to refine and optimize the company's KYC policies.

• Ensure confidentiality of investigations and exchanges.

Fraud Analysis:

• Assess and make recommendations to mitigate potential risks of financial fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing.

• Use analytical tools and techniques to detect fraud, trends, patterns, and provide actionable insights to enhance business risk strategies.
  

Preferred experience

✨ You’re a great match if:

• You are available for 6-month freelance mission in Paris , with the possibility of extension depending on volumes.

• You have at least 1 year of work experience (or 2 years via apprenticeship), in any field: customer support, admin, back office, finance, banking, or beyond. If you are looking to make a career shift or find your first role in the fintech world, you are more than welcome to apply.

• Naturally curious : you ask the right questions and dig into problems to find solutions.

• You are detail-oriented , structured, and process-driven.

• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting quickly to fast-paced and changing environments.

• Able to manage multiple priorities while consistently delivering results and meeting targets.

• Have clear and efficient communication in English.

• Familiar with digital tools such as a CRM, ticketing system, or AI tools. A bonus, not a requirement.

• Our ideal teammate : Empathetic. Skilled. Frank. We love to challenge each other, and we leave our egos at the door.

✨ How it will work:

This role combines structured training with real operational work .

• Week 1: Foundations — tools, policies, and core concepts

• Week 2: Guided practice — real cases with support from senior analysts

• After: Progressive autonomy on live cases

From early on, you’ll be contributing to real decisions that matter.

Before applying, here's what you need to know:

• You must be based in Paris (mandatory)

• This is only for a freelance contract

• ️ Start date: May 4th

• 100% onsite at the Paris office for the first 2 weeks of onboarding

If you’re looking for a first step into fintech , or a way to pivot into compliance and financial crime , this is it.

Recruitment process

• 15-minute phone call with our TA team to discuss your background, motivation, and verify logistics.

• Take-home case (1 day to prepare) followed by an Interview with a KYC Manager

• If all goes well, you'll receive an offer at the latest mid-April (2 weeks before the onboarding date)