Product & Recon Analyst

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 1500 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.About the roleAt Alaan, we’re transforming how businesses across MENA manage spend, powering card issuance, payments, and expense management with intelligence, transparency, and control. As our transaction volumes and systems scale, accurate reconciliation becomes central to product reliability and customer trust.We’re looking for a Recon Analyst to own the reconciliation process across our internal ledgers, partner systems, and bank accounts. You’ll work closely with Product, Finance, and Engineering teams to trace mismatches, design better reconciliation logic, and ensure every transaction in the Alaan ecosystem is fully accounted for.This role blends analytical rigor with operational precision, perfect for someone who loves investigating data at scale, understanding payment flows, and improving processes that keep financial systems accurate and reliable.What you'll do- Daily Reconciliations: Own daily and monthly reconciliations across internal ledgers, bank accounts, and partner systems. - Variance Analysis: Investigate and document mismatches, identify root causes, and recommend system or process fixes. - Audit & Documentation: Maintain a clean, auditable trail of reconciliations, variances, and resolutions. - Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with Finance and Engineering to align reconciliation logic across systems and ensure consistency. - Product Support: Partner with Product teams to analyze transaction data, track card usage and performance, and enhance reliability. - Continuous Improvement: Propose automation opportunities for reconciliation and reporting workflows.What we're looking for- Experience: 1–2 years of experience in reconciliation, product operations, or fintech data analysis. - Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel; comfortable working with large transactional datasets. Hands-on experience with Python for automation or validation workflows is a plus. - Domain Knowledge: Understanding of payment flows, card ledgering, settlements, and account balance systems. - Detail Orientation: Ability to identify, trace, and clearly explain mismatches across ledgers and systems. - Collaboration: Excellent communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams including Product, Finance, and Engineering.Nice-to-have- Prior experience in fintech, payments, or neobanking environments. - Exposure to reconciliation automation or workflow tools. - Experience building dashboards using Metabase, Looker, or PowerBI. - Familiarity with card transaction lifecycles and financial control processes. - Ideal Background: Experience in fintech, banking operations, or payment product teams—similar roles might include Reconciliation Analyst, Product Ops Analyst, or Finance Ops Analyst in payments or card issuance.What's in it for you- Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up - Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability - Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance - Participate in exciting offsite events - Competitive salary and equity - Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more