Junior Analytics Analyst Full Time NEW

About Gulf Associates
Gulf Associates is a management consultancy built around the commercial decisions that move enterprises forward in the Gulf region. We advise boards, family groups, and international investors on the choices that define their regional success. This work ranges from market entry and complex partnerships to long-term governance transitions. Our firm remains focused on the commercial call itself rather than producing expansive reports that lack utility.
Our approach is direct and intentional. We look at how counterparties and regulators actually behave and work to understand the sequence of events over the coming years. Every position at the firm is fully remote. This allows us to bring together specialists who understand different sectors and regional dynamics without being tied to a single physical hub. We look for people who prefer clear reasoning over jargon and who value the discipline of getting the job done right.

About The Role
The Junior Analytics Analyst is a central part of our research and advisory process. In this position, you provide the grounded data and logical reasoning that our senior consultants use to advise clients. This role is not about simple data entry: it is about understanding why companies make certain choices and how those choices fit into the wider regional economy. You will spend your time looking for specific pieces of information that help us build a complete picture of a commercial situation.
Success in this position comes down to your ability to think through a problem and present your findings without unnecessary complexity. You will be helping us read the room by looking at how various entities in the region behave. This involves understanding the logic behind a partnership or the sequence of a regulatory change. Because our team is small, even as a junior member, your research will have a visible influence on the briefs we prepare for senior leaders and regional investors.

What You Will Do

• Researching the activities of regional counterparties to identify their typical commercial behaviors and preferences.
• Mapping the regulatory steps required for market entry or expansion across different jurisdictions in the Gulf.
• Organizing raw information into concise internal briefs that focus on logic and evidence.
• Monitoring regional news and commercial announcements to identify shifts in the economic environment.
• Checking the accuracy of figures and data points in internal documents to ensure high standards of precision.
• Synthesizing info from multiple sources to create clear timelines of commercial events and partnerships.
• Assisting senior team members with ad hoc research requests during active client engagements.
• Maintaining internal databases to ensure all regional market data is current and accessible to the team.

What You Bring

• A demonstrated ability to write clearly and logically using plain English.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to verifying facts and figures.
• A genuine interest in the economics and commercial dynamics of the Gulf region.
• The ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining a consistent output.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and tools used for data organization.
• A mindset that prioritizes direct reasoning and outcome-focused research.
• Strong reading comprehension skills and the ability to summarize complex information accurately.
• A professional and discreet approach to sensitive commercial information.

What The Role Offers
This position is an opportunity to learn the intricacies of regional expansion from the inside. You will work in an environment where your reasoning is more important than your tenure. We provide a space where you can develop specialized knowledge about sovereign capital and regional governance while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote setup. You will have regular contact with our senior partners who will provide direct feedback on your work, helping you refine your commercial judgment and research skills.
While the work is often high-stakes, we maintain a culture of professional respect and clarity. We do not value long hours for their own sake; instead, we value the quality of your insights and the reliability of your data. This role provides a clear path for someone who wants to build a career in regional consultancy and management advisory without the rigid structures of a traditional corporate office.

Our Way Of Working
Discretion is a requirement of everything we do at Gulf Associates. Our clients operate in environments where the privacy of their commercial calls is vital. We value members of the team who can maintain this confidentiality while delivering practical results. The work is demanding in its need for precision, but it is also straightforward. We avoid the overhead and typical noise of corporate life, focusing instead on the commercial outcomes that define our success and the success of our clients. This is an environment for those who prefer to be judged on the clarity of their logic and the accuracy of their work.