M&A Analyst

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 ExecutionPrepare, 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 scenariosM&A & Corporate DevelopmentIdentify 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 advisorsFinancial Modeling & Strategic AnalysisOwn 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 peersDue Diligence & Data Room ManagementManage investor and M&A data roomsCoordinate and respond to due diligence requests from investors and counterpartiesMaintain cap table models, shareholding summaries, and transaction analysesFounder & Leadership SupportPrepare 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:Experience2?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 preferredSkillsAdvanced Excel-based financial modelingStrong PowerPoint / Google Slides with investor-grade outputExcellent analytical, structuring, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal English communicationPersonal AttributesExtremely 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 environmentsPreferred / Nice to HaveCFA (Level I / II / III or in progress)Exposure to fintech, asset management, or financial servicesFamiliarity with Islamic financeCompensation & GrowthCompetitive full-time compensation (Mumbai-market aligned)Performance bonus linked to fundraising and M&A milestonesClear progression into Senior Analyst / Associate ? Corporate DevelopmentWhy Join WahedWork 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 roleWe 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.Apply for this job