Corporate Development Associate

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, HALA Cashier 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 duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Job Title:  Corporate Development Associate
Department:  Corporate Development
Reports To:  Head of Strategy
Location:  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid)

Role Summary:
The Corporate Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting HALA's strategic initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy, this position focuses on high-impact analytical work, data assessment, market benchmarking, and providing support across strategy, M&A, and corporate related deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Benchmarking Analysis

• Conduct market research and benchmarking against key industry players.

• Develop insights from performance data to support strategic planning.

• Maintain dashboards and trackers to monitor strategic KPIs.

• Assist in sourcing, screening, and evaluating investment and acquisition opportunities.

• Perform light financial modeling and develop business cases for internal approval.

2. Corporate Support & Reporting

• Prepare\presentations, strategy updates, and other reports.

• Summarize complex data and deal analysis into digestible insights.

• Maintain internal records and documentation for corporate actions.

3. Data & Research Excellence

• Perform structured and unstructured data analysis to inform decisions.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge databases on markets, competitors, and potential targets.

• Translate trends and analytics into actionable business recommendations.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across finance, operations, product, legal, and strategy.

• Support cross-departmental initiatives requiring corporate development insight.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field

• 2-4 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.