Corporate Development Analyst

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.

Team and Responsibilities

Job Title: Corporate Development Analyst
Department: Corporate Development
Reports To: Corporate Development Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid)

Role Summary:
The Corporate Development Analyst plays a critical role in supporting HALA's strategic initiatives. This position focuses on high-impact analytical work, data assessment, market benchmarking, and providing support across M&A, fundraising and corporate related deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end execution of M&A and strategic investment opportunities, including market screening, target identification, and outreach
• Build and maintain financial models (valuation, business plans, scenario analysis) to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives
• Conduct deep-dive market research and competitive benchmarking across fintech, payments, and SME ecosystems
• Prepare high-quality materials for senior management and board discussions, including investment memos, strategy decks, and performance updates
• Support fundraising activities by assisting in investor materials, data room preparation, and financial analysis
• Analyze internal performance data (GMV, cohorts, unit economics, lending portfolio) to generate actionable insights for decision-making
• Assist in due diligence processes by coordinating workstreams, analyzing findings, and supporting deal execution
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (finance, product, business intelligence) on key strategic initiatives and business cases
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and potential partners to identify new growth opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field
• 0-3 years' experience in an analytical role in a high growth environment such as technology startup/scaleup, strategy consulting, banking.
• Analytical skills and business case development.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Arabic knowledge is preferred  

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.