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M&A Analyst

Wahed

Job Location:

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 20 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Wahed:

The global financial system wasnt 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 were 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 youre 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 Waheds growth strategy offering hands-on exposure to global investors strategic partners and acquisition targets across multiple geographies.

The Analyst will act as the Founders 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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