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# Financial Analyst (FP&A) at Wahed

- **Company:** Wahed
- **Location:** Mumbai, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wahed.com/62c1050f-5542-409a-99ce-af0e639c5ed3

## Job description

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 true 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: As a Financial Analyst (FP&A) at Wahed, you will be the analytical engine powering strategic decision-making across the business. You will work directly with the Finance Director and cross-functional leaders to translate data into financial insight, build dynamic forecasting models, and strengthen the financial foundations of a rapidly scaling, values-driven fintech.

This role combines financial analysis expertise with automation and data intelligence to streamline workflows, strengthen decision-making, and improve operational scalability.

Job Description: Financial Planning & Analysis

- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
- Prepare actual vs. target budget reports on a regular basis.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of fundamental financial planning and analysis, such as planning, spending, predicting, report generation, and other tasks.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and cost control.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and analysis for business decisions.
- Work with various business units to forecast income and expenses for the next few years.
- Participate in the development of financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assist investors with their queries and provide timely and accurate information.
- Research potential business expansion opportunities and present findings to senior management.
- Identify and comprehend business issues; propose and carry out solutions.
- Support other ad-hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
- To work on process improvements across reporting to reduce turnaround time.

Automate Core Business Operations

- Build and manage dashboards that provide a single source of truth for regional KPIs, empowering leadership with actionable, real-time insights.
- Identify and eliminate points of friction in our financial and operational processes, creating a smoother and more efficient experience for our clients without compromising rigors.
- Develop and deploy automated workflows and scripts to streamline financial and business operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliations.

Job Specification:

## Qualifications

Essential:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline.
- Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Data Analytics, or Business Intelligence.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with hands-on experience in SQL and Python for financial automation and analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Desirable:

- Hands-on experience with Google Apps Script to automate processes within the Google Workspace ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to use low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier) to connect systems and build efficient workflows.
- Practical experience leveraging AI/LLMs for complex reasoning, data analysis, or building decision-making tools.
- Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Metabase, MixPanel, Segment, Google Analytics).

Skills & Attributes:

- Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills — able to translate data into strategic insights.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
- Passion for ethical finance and alignment with Wahed’s mission of building a riba-free financial ecosystem.

Why Wahed?

- Strategic Exposure: Work closely with the Finance Director, gaining deep insight into financial strategy, capital planning, and growth management.
- Tangible Impact: Your analyses and models will directly inform decisions shaping the future of ethical fintech.
- Global Mission, Unified Team: Join a diverse, purpose-driven organization redefining the way finance serves humanity.

## About Wahed

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wahed is a digital Halal investing platform that makes Shariah-compliant, ethical investing accessible and affordable for a global audience.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Mohsin Siddiqui (CEO) and co‑founders (not publicly detailed)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Financial Services – Digital Investment / Islamic Finance
- **Target Customers**: B2C – individual investors seeking Shariah‑compliant portfolios; also serves B2B through ETF products.
- **Mission**: “Create a Riba‑free society” by providing easy, values‑aligned investing tools.

## Products & Services
- **Wahed Invest Platform**: A robo‑advisory service that builds and manages diversified, Shariah‑compliant portfolios based on risk tolerance and time horizon. (SaaS/Fintech)
- **HLAL ETF** (NASDAQ): The first Halal equity ETF listed on NASDAQ, offering diversified U.S. large‑cap exposure compliant with Islamic principles. (ETF)
- **SPUS ETF** (NASDAQ): An ESG‑aware and Shariah‑compliant ETF tracking U.S. companies with strong environmental, social, and governance practices. (ETF)
- **KWIN ETF** (launched 2025): A thematic ETF focused on halal‑compliant investments in emerging markets. (ETF)
- **Zakat Calculator & Purification Reporting**: Tools to help users calculate Zakat and simplify purification of non‑compliant income. (Feature)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: **400,000+ customers** globally (as of 2025) | Total funding of ~$34M+ (Seed £6M, Series A $25M, Venture round, Debt $3M)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Specific investor names are not publicly detailed in available sources; the company is backed by a mix of venture and debt investors. Shariah Committee of senior Islamic finance scholars oversees product compliance.
- **Growth Signals**: 13.8% headcount growth YoY (137 employees); expansion into Nigeria, South Africa, and UAE; launch of KWIN ETF; 43,784 LinkedIn followers (+18% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑mover** in digital Halal robo‑advisory with a global footprint (US, UK, Malaysia, UAE, Nigeria, India, South Africa).
- **Independent Shariah Committee** provides continuous certification and oversight – a key trust differentiator.
- **NASDAQ‑listed ETFs** (HLAL, SPUS) offer institutional‑grade access to Shariah‑compliant investing.
- **Integrated Zakat & purification tools** reduce friction for observant investors.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic expansion** into high‑potential Muslim‑majority markets (Nigeria, South Africa, UAE).
- **Product innovation** through thematic ETFs (KWIN) and ESG‑aligned offerings.
- **Scaling the customer base** beyond 400k by simplifying onboarding and increasing financial literacy content.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven environment** – employees report feeling empowered by the company’s goal of creating a Riba‑free society.
- **Global, diverse team** – workforce spans 15 countries, with offices in New York, London, Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah, Abuja, Mumbai, Abu Dhabi, and Johannesburg.
- **Hybrid/remote‑friendly** – roles listed as “Hybrid” or “Remote” on the careers page; flexible work arrangements.
- **Growth opportunities** – 13.8% headcount growth and expanding product lines offer career advancement.
- **Culture quotes**: “Wahed is a wonderful place to work… innovative and inspiring environment, backed by incredible leadership” and “empowered me to accomplish heights in my career at a pace that I wouldn’t have achieved elsewhere.”

## Sources
1. [wahed.com](https://www.wahed.com/)
2. [wahed.com/who-are-we](https://www.wahed.com/who-are-we)
3. [wahed.com/global/career](https://www.wahed.com/global/career)
4. [jobs.lever.co/wahed.com](https://jobs.lever.co/wahed.com/)
5. [linkedin.com/company/wahedinvest](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/wahedinvest)

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