Junior BI Analyst

Overview

About Gulf Associates

• Gulf Associates is a commercial advisory firm that helps international investors and family groups make sense of the GCC region.
• We provide direct commercial judgment on market entry and regional expansion, focusing on how markets actually clear rather than following a standard consulting playbook.
• We maintain a deliberately small portfolio so our senior team can stay involved in the details.
• Since we operate as a distributed team, we rely on digital accuracy and clear data rather than physical office settings to deliver results for our clients.
• In this role
• Standardize messy data sets provided by our logistics partners to ensure consistency across our internal reports.
• Maintain and update routine dashboards in Power BI or Tableau to track key performance indicators for our active engagements.
• Clean and validate commercial data to support senior partners in their regional briefings and client meetings.
• Write brief, clear summaries that explain specific data trends and identify any missing information in our records.
• Assist in building visualizations that help clarify complex deal economics for sovereign-linked entities and private investors.
• Conduct basic audit checks on project data to ensure the firm maintains a high standard of accuracy.
• Prepare data exports for senior advisors to use in commercial judgment sessions and market-entry discussions.
• What we are looking for
• A completed degree or final-year status in finance, economics, data science, or a related business field.
• Comfortable using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau for basic reporting.
• Solid skills in Excel, including the ability to use pivot tables and organize large spreadsheets.
• A logical mindset with an interest in how businesses operate in a regional context.
• The ability to write concisely and explain what numbers mean without using corporate fluff.
• Reliable internet access and the ability to manage your own schedule in a fully remote setup.
• A high level of attention to detail when dealing with commercial figures and counterparty data.
• Helpful background
• Familiarity with Gulf business news and an interest in regional economic developments.
• Some exposure to SQL or basic database management through coursework or personal projects.
• Previous academic or volunteer experience that involved gathering and presenting research data.
• What the role offers
• A fully remote work arrangement that values results over physical presence.
• Direct exposure to senior advisors and the commercial logic behind major regional investments.
• The chance to work on a high-profile engagement with a large logistics entity in the region.
• A professional environment that prioritizes clear thinking and direct communication.
• A flat organizational structure where your data work contributes directly to client advice.
• Our way of working
• At Gulf Associates, we believe that the right answer is often found in the quiet boundaries between tactical data and strategic intent.
• We avoid bulky reports and generic methodologies, preferring instead to provide clarity on the actual operating realities of the Gulf.
• Our team values individuals who can take a position on what the data is saying, even when the evidence is incomplete.
• We are a team of practitioners who care more about the practical weight of a deal than the abstraction of traditional consulting.
• You will be expected to be diligent, direct, and focused on the commercial truth.