--- title: 'Join Our Internship Program at Wahed' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/join-our-internship-program-wahed-any-location-qg2me2y0a1j3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Join Our Internship Program at Wahed - **Company:** Wahed - **Location:** Any Location - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2024-02-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wahed.com/a1149827-11ed-4c93-939b-f08905067640 ## Job description About Wahed: We have a passion to reduce financial inequality and exclusion by building world leading financial products and services aimed at giving access to all. We are a New York headquartered Financial Technology (FinTech) company focused on serving values-based (shariah compliant) digital financial services to retail clients globally, starting with wealth management. We have an impressive global team aligned with this purpose and are looking for trail blazers in their fields that will take our customer delivery to new levels. We can promise you a digital first and truly international culture, as well as a fascinating immersion into the world of FinTech and Islamic finance. Join our Talent Pool: Join Wahed for an exciting internship opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development in the Fintech Industry. As an intern, you will have the chance to work alongside our talented team, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable insights into the Fintech landscape. We look forward to interacting with you soon! ## 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. 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