Founder's Office Associate

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 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, 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're seeking a highly organized, proactive Founder's Office Associate to directly support our founding team. This role requires someone who can think strategically while executing meticulously on day-to-day operations- a strategic generalist who can hit the ground running across various teams and build relationships across the company to lead mission-critical, cross-functional efforts that adapt to meet the business demands and drive company priorities forward.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with the Founders to lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional projects that are critical to Alaan’s growth and strategic direction.
• Conduct deep analysis and market research to inform company-wide decisions- bringing clarity, data, and long-term thinking to complex business problems.
• Manage the coordination, communication, and progress tracking of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams, eliminating bottlenecks, and driving execution to outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted extension of the Founders, seamlessly stepping into various parts of the business- from operations to product to partnerships- to support priority initiatives with agility and care.
• Be the go-to generalist and problem-solver, with a hands-on mindset and a passion for learning, navigating ambiguity, and unlocking leverage for the leadership team.
  
  

Role

There are lots of paths that could lead you to be successful in a role like this; we think the strongest candidates will have some of this experience:

• 2- 4 years of experience in analytical, strategy-focused roles such as management consulting, investment banking, business operations, or strategic initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills- you know how to build trust, navigate complexity, and drive alignment across teams.
• A ownership mindset with the ability to independently identify challenges, propose thoughtful solutions, and follow through on execution without constant guidance.
• Comfortable operating in a high-velocity, high-ambiguity environment- able to distinguish between problems to escalate and those to own and resolve directly.
• Skilled at bringing structure to chaos: you can organize complex projects using tools like Google Sheets, Notion, and Asana, and are confident working with data in SQL, Metabase, or Excel.
• A curious and first-principles thinker who takes full ownership of outcomes and thrives on tackling unfamiliar problems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high standard for discretion and confidentiality.
• Adaptable and resilient- you stay calm and effective even when the path forward isn’t clearly defined.
  
  

What's in it for you

• Play a key role in building the Middle East’s most loved fintech brand from the ground up
• Take on meaningful projects with real responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to drive outcomes that matter.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid setup that supports balance, autonomy, and high performance.
• Be part of a high-energy, mission-driven culture with regular offsites, strong camaraderie, and a bias for action.
• We offer a competitive compensation package including salary, equity, performance-linked rewards and perks like travel allowance, gym memberships and more