Talent Pathway

Thaqa Talent Pathway

A fair, transparent way to explore opportunities with Thaqa.

01 · The mission

Join the Thaqa Mission

Thaqa is currently in concept and validation stage. We are exploring collaboration with selected builders, researchers, advisors, and contributors who are passionate about AI, ethical finance, Islamic fintech, and SME financial infrastructure.

02 · The candidate experience

A Fairer Talent Experience

Traditional hiring can often feel unclear, slow, and one-sided. Candidates apply, wait, and sometimes receive no meaningful feedback.

Thaqa is exploring a more transparent approach. Our Talent Pathway is designed to give candidates a clearer view of role fit, strengths, development areas, and potential next steps.

03 · How review works

AI-Assisted, Human-Guided Review

Applications may be reviewed using AI-assisted screening to support consistency and structured feedback. The goal is not to replace human judgment, but to make the process more transparent, fair, and informative.

Final decisions are not made solely by AI.

04 · Evidence-based review

Evidence-Based Review

At Thaqa, we believe talent should not be evaluated only through a traditional CV. Candidates may choose to submit supporting materials that demonstrate their thinking, skills, creativity, research ability, or practical experience.

This may include a project, proposal, portfolio, pitch deck, case study, research document, or sample work relevant to the collaboration area they are applying for.

05 · How we review fit

How We Review Fit

01

Role Fit

How closely your background aligns with the selected collaboration area.

02

Skills & Experience

Relevant experience, tools, domain knowledge, and execution ability.

03

Supporting Evidence

Projects, proposals, portfolios, pitch decks, or sample work that demonstrate practical ability.

04

Motivation & Alignment

Why you want to contribute to Thaqa and how well your goals align with the mission.

05

Human-Guided Decision

AI may support structured review, but final decisions are not made solely by AI.

06 · What candidates may receive

A More Transparent Outcome

01

Fit Score

A structured indication of how closely your profile aligns with the selected opportunity.

02

Strengths

Clear highlights of the skills, experience, or motivation that support your application.

03

Development Areas

Constructive feedback on what may need to be improved for stronger alignment.

04

Suggested Next Step

Practical guidance on whether to proceed, improve, reapply later, or explore a different collaboration area.

Where possible, we aim to share useful feedback rather than silent rejection. We cannot guarantee detailed feedback to every applicant.

07 · Open collaboration areas

Current Collaboration Areas

Part-time / project-based

Growth & Validation Assistant

Purpose · Support founder-led validation, outreach, and early-user research.

Ideal background · Curious operator with strong communication and SME or startup exposure.

Express interest
Freelance / advisory

Business Development Collaborator

Purpose · Open conversations with UAE SMEs, advisors, and ecosystem partners.

Ideal background · Network in UAE SME, fintech, or Islamic finance communities.

Express interest
Internship

AI Product Research Intern

Purpose · Explore use cases, prompts, and structured workflows for SME finance.

Ideal background · Student or early-career researcher with AI / product curiosity.

Express interest
Freelance / project-based

UI/UX Product Designer

Purpose · Refine the Thaqa interface — investor-grade, minimal, trustworthy.

Ideal background · Product designer with fintech or dashboard experience.

Express interest
Part-time / project-based

Finance / SME Research Analyst

Purpose · Map UAE SME cash-flow patterns, receivables risk, and reserve health.

Ideal background · Finance background with analytical and SME context.

Express interest
Advisory

Islamic Finance Advisor

Purpose · Guide Thaqa on Sharia alignment of products, language, and structures.

Ideal background · Recognised expertise in Islamic finance or Shariah review.

Express interest
Internship

Content & Community Intern

Purpose · Help shape Thaqa's voice across LinkedIn, blog, and ecosystem touchpoints.

Ideal background · Strong writer interested in fintech, AI, or Islamic finance.

Express interest
08 · Express interest

Expression of Interest

Please note · Do not upload sensitive personal documents such as passports, Emirates ID, bank statements, medical records, or confidential documents that you are not authorized to share.

Submission does not imply guaranteed engagement or employment.

09 · Our commitments

Our Review Principles

01

Clarity

We aim to make role expectations and candidate fit easier to understand.

02

Fairness

We aim to review candidates consistently and respectfully.

03

Feedback

Where possible, we aim to provide useful feedback rather than silent rejection.

04

Human Judgment

AI may support the process, but human review remains part of the decision-making.