M&A Analyst

M&A AnalystAbout 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 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 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 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 (Mumbai-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 PI821bbea7f2e