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 system—one 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 timelinesPrepare post-meeting materials, investment memos, and follow-up analysesSupport 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 verticalsBuild financial models for: Acquisitions, Minority investments, Joint venturesConduct valuation analysis using DCF, trading comps, and precedent transactionsSupport end-to-end deal execution, including: Investment and IC memos, Term sheet analysisCoordination with legal, tax, and external advisors
Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis
Own and maintain core group financial models, including:Revenue and AUM growthUnit economics and cohort analysisCountry- and product-level projectionsPrepare scenario and sensitivity analyses for board and investor discussionsBenchmark Wahed against global fintech and asset management peers
Due Diligence & Data Room Management
Manage investor and M&A data roomsCoordinate and respond to due diligence requests from investors and counterpartiesMaintain cap table models, shareholding summaries, and transaction analyses
Founder & Leadership Support
Prepare board-level and founder-level analysesSupport ad-hoc strategic initiatives, partnerships, and market expansion workAct as a trusted analytical partner to the Founder in live deal situationsJob Specification:
Experience
2–6 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 modelingStrong PowerPoint / Google Slides with investor-grade outputExcellent analytical, structuring, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal English communication
Personal Attributes
Extremely detail-oriented and execution-focusedComfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholdersFlexibility required (UK / US / GCC overlap)High ownership, discretion, and reliabilityThrives 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 servicesFamiliarity with Islamic finance
Compensation & Growth
Competitive full-time compensation (Mumbai-market aligned)Performance bonus linked to fundraising and M&A milestonesClear progression into Senior Analyst / Associate – Corporate Development
Why Join Wahed
Work directly with the Founder on capital raising and M&AExposure to global investors and strategic acquirersHigh-impact role with board- and shareholder-level visibilityPlatform to grow into a senior corporate development leadership role
