Data Analyst

About Alaan

Alaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.

Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.

Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 2000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.

In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.

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 Role

We are looking for a strategic Data Analyst to act as a key analytical partner for our team. In this role, you will analyze company-wide data, create dashboards, and create insights to drive business decisions. Beyond standard reporting, you will generate hypotheses, conduct deep-dive research, and visualize findings to find the stories behind the numbers.Your primary mission will be to partner with our GTM (Go-To-Market) teams, empowering them to make data-informed decisions through clear, actionable insights.

What Youll Do

• Drive Decisions: Analyze company-wide data, create dashboards, and generate insights to guide critical business decisions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with business units to understand data needs, provide actionable business recommendations
• Hypothesis & Research: Proactively generate hypotheses regarding user behavior and product performance, conduct research to validate them
• Data Storytelling: Dig into complex datasets to identify trends and translate them into clear, visual narratives for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Data Excellence: Optimize data workflows, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure the integrity of our data environments.
  
  

• Experience: 2–4 years of work experience as a Data Analyst / Product Analyst, specifically within the Fintech, Finance, Payments, or Banking domain
• Analytical Mindset: You excel at analyzing data, identifying root causes, and drawing actionable insights through a structured problem-solving approach
• Technical Skills:
• Skilled in SQL and relational databases
• Proficient in data visualization tools (Metabase, Tableau, Power BI or any other)
• Knowledgeable in Python (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, etc.) for deeper data analysis
• Communication: You clearly convey complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaboration: You collaborate well with diverse teams and contribute positively to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  

• 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