Junior Reporting Analyst Full Time NEW

The Junior Reporting Analyst provides the foundational clarity that our senior advisors use to guide large-scale commercial decisions. This role is about finding the logic within regional data and presenting it in a way that helps a client decide their next move with confidence. We do not produce reports for the sake of volume: we produce them to enable specific outcomes.

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, from market entry and complex partnerships to long-term governance transitions. Our approach is direct. We focus on the commercial call itself rather than producing expansive reports. This means reading how counterparties and regulators actually behave and understanding the sequence of events over the coming years. Because we maintain a small book of active engagements, our senior team stays involved in the work from first contact through to the commercial outcome.

What you will do

• Conduct targeted research on regional counterparties and the regulatory environment to support ongoing advisory projects.
• Map the ownership structures of family groups and state-linked entities to identify decision-makers.
• Compile concise briefings that highlight potential commercial risks and opportunities in specific sectors.
• Track the sequence of regulatory changes in sectors like energy, logistics, and finance.
• Verify data points against local filings and public records to ensure accuracy in all internal memos.
• Assist in drafting the structure for briefings that are used by boards to make investment decisions.
• Monitor regional news and data releases, identifying the signal amidst the noise for our active engagements.

What you bring

• A clear writing style that prioritizes brevity and logic over corporate jargon.
• Strong attention to detail, specifically the ability to cross-reference names and entities across multiple sources.
• A genuine interest in how commercial dynamics and regional expansion work in the Gulf.
• The ability to follow a logical sequence of events and identify where information might be missing or conflicting.
• A professional mindset that respects the confidentiality and discretion required for high-stakes advisory work.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and a highly organized approach to managing research files.

How we work
As a fully remote firm, we rely on clear, written communication. We value the discipline of getting the job done right and prefer plain reasoning over flashy presentations. In our environment, we prioritize quiet competence. There is no busy work here: every task you are assigned contributes directly to a client outcome. We believe in small, focused teams where everyone understands the context of the engagement and the specific commercial call being made. This environment requires a high degree of self-sufficiency and the ability to work effectively without constant supervision.
Our work is professional and discreet. Because we deal with sensitive commercial moves and long-term governance transitions, we maintain strict standards regarding the information we handle. We look for colleagues who understand that the quality of our advice is grounded in the accuracy of our research and the maturity of our judgment.

What the role offers

• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to manage your schedule and environment around clear results.
• Direct exposure to senior decision-making and the logic used by boards and major investors.
• Specialized knowledge in a complex regional market that is central to global commercial growth.
• A professional culture that values results and reasoning rather than long hours or office politics.
• The opportunity to learn from senior advisors who are deeply involved in every stage of a commercial engagement.