Data Analyst Intern

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.

Alaan is also backed by Y Combinator and top global investors, including Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), and built by a world-class team with experience from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies. This creates an environment where employees learn from top-tier talent while building at startup speed.

We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

Data Analyst Intern

About the Role
We are looking for a Data Analyst Intern to act as a key analytical partner for our team. You will analyze company-wide data, build dashboards, and generate insights that drive real business decisions.

We are looking for someone who loves to generate hypotheses, conduct deep-dive research, and visualize findings to tell a compelling story. This is a perfect role for someone who wants to solve real-world business challenges and see their work directly impact company strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Decisions: Analyze company-wide data and create dashboards to guide critical business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with different teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Hypothesis & Research: Proactively generate hypotheses regarding customer 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: Help optimize data workflows, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure the integrity of our data environments.

What We Are Looking For

• Education & Experience: A recent graduate in a quantitative field (e.g., Stats, CS, Math, Economics) or someone with previous internship experience who genuinely loves data
• 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 working with relational databases
  • Proficient in data visualization tools (Metabase, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
  • Knowledgeable in Python (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, etc.) for deeper data analysis
• Communication: You can clearly convey complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: You thrive in diverse teams and contribute positively to a dynamic, fast-paced work.