About Unknown Talent
A UAE-based consulting firm combining Shariah scholarship, investment banking, risk management, fintech and people development, in the market since 2021.
Who we are
Unknown Talent FZ LLC is a UAE-based consulting firm that helps banks, financial institutions, corporates and fintechs design, structure and run businesses that are commercially sound and authentically Shariah-compliant. Since 2021 we have served clients across the globe from our base in the UAE.
We bring together Shariah scholarship, investment banking, risk management, fintech and people development under one roof. Clients do not need to assemble scholars, bankers, technologists and HR specialists separately: we act as a single, accountable advisory partner across the full lifecycle of an initiative, from strategy and structuring to systems, governance and capability building.
Through our strategic alliance with Shariah Fincon, our clients also gain access to senior Shariah scholars who sit on the Shariah bodies of Pakistan’s central bank, its securities regulator and leading Islamic banks.
Our vision
To be a globally trusted name in Islamic finance and business advisory, recognised for combining authentic Shariah scholarship with practical financial, technology and people expertise that helps institutions grow ethically and sustainably.
Our mission
To empower institutions and businesses to adopt and operate Shariah-compliant models with confidence, by delivering end-to-end advisory, structuring, technology and human-capital solutions that are rigorous, commercially practical and tailored to each client’s market.
Experience and in-house expertise
In the market since 2021, with team members who have served the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), AAOIFI and a wide range of Islamic finance projects for banks, fintechs and corporates.
Investment banking
Capital raising, deal structuring and transaction execution.
Shariah-compliant instruments
Sukuk, Islamic funds, Murabaha, Ijarah, Musharakah, Mudarabah and Wakalah structures.
Risk management
Credit, market, liquidity, operational and Shariah non-compliance risk.
Fintech
Digital product design, blockchain, P2P and platform implementation.
Finance and technology
A strong combined grounding in financial analysis, systems and automation.
Institutions served
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), AAOIFI, and Islamic banks, fintechs and corporates.
Global reach
Based in the UAE and working with organisations across the globe, with deep expertise in the Gulf, Pakistan and the America
United Arab Emirates
Our home base. Advisory for banks, fintechs and corporates in a leading global Islamic finance hub.
Pakistan
Deep Shariah and regulatory expertise through our team and the Shariah Fincon alliance.
South America
Supporting institutions and investors exploring Shariah-compliant finance and Gulf capital in emerging markets.
Why clients choose us
Six reasons institutions bring us in, and keep us on, for their Shariah-compliant initiatives.
Integrated expertise
Shariah scholarship, investment banking, fintech and HR within one advisory team.
Senior Shariah credibility
Access to scholars serving on SBP, SECP and leading Islamic bank Shariah boards through Shariah Fincon.
Proven experience
Team members have served IsDB, AAOIFI and a wide range of Islamic finance projects.
End-to-end delivery
From strategy and structuring through systems, governance, compliance and training.
Technology-enabled
Fintech know-how, AI and automation that improve speed and consistency.
Practical and client-focused
Solutions tailored to each client’s size, market and regulatory environment.
Discuss your fintech, business or people initiative.
Tell us where you are and what you are trying to build. A senior member of the team will reply directly, usually within two business days.