About Wahed:
The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.
At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial systemone that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible, from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs, creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts, to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.
About Wahed:
The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.
At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial systemone that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible, from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs, creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts, to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.
Job Brief:
Wahed is seeking a high-calibre M&A & Fundraising Analyst to work directly with the Founder & Chairman on global capital raising, strategic M&A, and corporate development initiatives. This is a core execution role at the center of Wahed's growth strategy, offering hands-on exposure to global investors, strategic partners, and acquisition targets across multiple geographies.
The Analyst will act as the Founder's analytical right hand, owning financial analysis, investor materials, M&A evaluations, and transaction execution support across live deals.
Job Specification:
Fundraising & Investor Execution
- Prepare, update, and customize investor pitch decks for different audiences (VCs, strategics, family offices, sovereign funds, banks)
- Maintain detailed investor tracking and CRM-style Excel models, covering: Outreach status, Meetings and investor feedback, Follow-ups and next steps, Due diligence requests and timelines
- Prepare post-meeting materials, investment memos, and follow-up analyses
- Support valuation discussions, dilution analysis, and fundraising scenarios
M&A & Corporate Development
- Identify and screen strategic acquisition and partnership targets across fintech, wealth, payments, and adjacent verticals
- Build financial models for: Acquisitions, Minority investments, Joint ventures
- Conduct valuation analysis using DCF, trading comps, and precedent transactions
- Support end-to-end deal execution, including: Investment and IC memos, Term sheet analysis
- Coordination with legal, tax, and external advisors
Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis
- Own and maintain core group financial models, including:
- Revenue and AUM growth
- Unit economics and cohort analysis
- Country- and product-level projections
- Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses for board and investor discussions
- Benchmark Wahed against global fintech and asset management peers
Due Diligence & Data Room Management
- Manage investor and M&A data rooms
- Coordinate and respond to due diligence requests from investors and counterparties
- Maintain cap table models, shareholding summaries, and transaction analyses
Founder & Leadership Support
- Prepare board-level and founder-level analyses
- Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives, partnerships, and market expansion work
- Act as a trusted analytical partner to the Founder in live deal situations
Job Specification:
Experience
- 26 years experience in one or more of the following: Investment Banking, Private Equity / Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Strategy or Transaction Advisory (Big 4)
- Hands-on experience in fundraising, M&A, or live deal execution strongly preferred
Skills
- Advanced Excel-based financial modeling
- Strong PowerPoint / Google Slides with investor-grade output
- Excellent analytical, structuring, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal English communication
Personal Attributes
- Extremely detail-oriented and execution-focused
- Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders
- Flexibility required (UK / US / GCC overlap)
- High ownership, discretion, and reliability
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Preferred / Nice to Have
- CFA (Level I / II / III or in progress)
- Exposure to fintech, asset management, or financial services
- Familiarity with Islamic finance
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive full-time compensation (Saudi Arabia-market aligned)
- Performance bonus linked to fundraising and M&A milestones
- Clear progression into Senior Analyst / Associate Corporate Development
Why Join Wahed
- Work directly with the Founder on capital raising and M&A
- Exposure to global investors and strategic acquirers
- High-impact role with board- and shareholder-level visibility
- Platform to grow into a senior corporate development leadership role
