Content Writer

About AlaanAlaan is the SuperCard™ for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East. Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.Alaan provides everything businesses need to manage and control expenses, including the SuperCard™, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards, all in one place.Over 2000 businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises, use Alaan to control spending and save costs.Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups - Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.About the role We’re building the modern financial stack for MENA and scaling our presence globally. As part of this journey, we’re looking for a Research Writer to transform complex ideas and data into compelling, insightful narratives. In this role, you’ll partner closely with our product and marketing teams, engage with customers and partners to extract qualitative insights, and craft research-driven content that shapes conversations around fintech, compliance, AI, and innovation across the region.This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in research, journalism, or strategy consulting who enjoys turning data into impactful stories. You’ll work on everything from long-form research reports to executive summaries and social snippets, helping establish Alaan as a thought leader in the fintech space.What you'll doLead the creation of research-based contentConduct interviews with customers and partners to extract qualitative insightsPartner with the marketing and product teams to understand research priorities and translate findings into high-impact written materialWrite long-form research narratives and convert them into executive summaries, carousels, and social snippetsValidate data and research sources, ensuring factual accuracy and proper citationsTrack trends and innovations in finance, AI, compliance, and fintech across MENAWhat we are looking forA background in research, business writing, journalism, or strategy consultingExcellent writing and editorial skills with the ability to turn dry data into compelling narrativesStrong critical thinking and a high standard for accuracyExperience working with data (survey tools, spreadsheets, dashboards, or product usage analytics)Comfortable managing multiple research projects and long-form writing timelinesExperienced in writing & research for fintech, SaaS, or B2B companiesWhat's in it for youContribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground upBenefit from a role with significant ownership and accountabilityThrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balanceParticipate in exciting offsite eventsCompetitive salary and equityEnjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more