Marketing 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

As a Marketing Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns and brand initiatives in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of marketing, while working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive growth and brand visibility.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns across digital, social, and offline channels
• Support the creation of marketing materials including presentations, social content, newsletters, and event collateral.
• Coordinate with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure timely delivery of campaigns.
• Track campaign performance metrics and prepare reports for the marketing team.
• Conduct basic market research and competitor analysis to support campaign strategy.
• Help manage brand presence at events, conferences, and community activations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Sales, HR) to support cross-functional marketing needs
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a marketing, communications, or coordination role (internships and graduate trainee programs count).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing, social media platforms, and content creation.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about learning and developing a career in marketing.
  
  

What's in it for you

• 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