<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> We are looking for a Data Analyst Associate to join our team in a full-time, remote capacity. This role supports our commercial advisory work for a Berlin-based partner, focusing on how large-scale investments and partnerships are formed in complex markets. You will spend your time digging into the ground reality of how various market players act, moving beyond simple spreadsheet models to find the logic behind their investment choices. This is an entry level role designed for someone who enjoys structured research and clear, evidence-based communication.<br/> <br/><strong>What you will do</strong><ul> <li>Gather and clean data from diverse sources to support investment scenario work and commercial assessments.</li> <li>Conduct research into counterparties and competitors to understand their typical behavior and incentives.</li> <li>Synthesize complex information into clear, direct internal memos for our senior partners.</li> <li>Identify patterns in capital deployment and regulatory shifts that affect our partner's commercial position.</li> <li>Check the accuracy of existing models against observed behavior in the market rather than relying on theory.</li> <li>Prepare data summaries and briefs that reflect the actual commercial reality of a potential deal.</li> <li>Monitor how state capital and private entities interact within the territory to provide a complete picture of the market.</li> <li>Support the preparation of materials used in high-stakes negotiations and regulator conversations.</li> <br/><br/></ul><strong>What you bring</strong><ul> <li>A university degree or equivalent experience in an analytical field such as economics, finance, or the social sciences.</li> <li>Strong skills in organizing data and building logical structures in spreadsheets or research tools.</li> <li>A neutral, professional writing style that prioritizes clarity and avoids unnecessary jargon.</li> <li>Genuine commercial curiosity regarding how businesses, family groups, and sovereign entities interact.</li> <li>Discipline in your research habits: ensuring that every claim is backed by a specific piece of evidence.</li> <li>A preference for accuracy and ground-level facts over abstract concepts or generic models.</li> <li>The ability to work independently in a remote environment while keeping the team updated on your progress.</li> <li>A willingness to learn how high-stakes decisions are actually settled in the room with counterparts.</li> <br/><br/></ul><strong>What we offer</strong><ul> <li>A fully remote working arrangement that allows for high levels of focus and autonomy.</li> <li>A competitive paid salary that is attractive for an entry level role in the current market.</li> <li>Direct exposure to the strategy and judgment of senior partners who are involved in every engagement.</li> <li>The opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects where your analysis informs real-world investment decisions.</li> <br/><br/></ul><strong>Working at Gulf Associates<br/></strong> Gulf Associates is built on the belief that commercial judgment is more valuable than theoretical reporting. We are not interested in producing long, generic slide decks: we focus on providing the specific clarity needed to make a difficult decision or sign a complex agreement. This means we maintain a small book of active projects to ensure senior attention remains where it matters most. Our culture is direct, honest, and skeptical of standard consultancy fluff. We value evidence from the market over head-office assumptions and we expect our team to be comfortable being measured on outcomes. You will find that we prioritize results that a client can actually act on, supported by an understanding of how competitors are behaving right now. Our remote structure allows us to bring together disciplined thinkers who are focused on the substance of the work rather than office politics.<br/> In this role, you will be an integral part of the research process, helping our firm bridge the gap between financial models and the reality of doing business in unpredictable environments. By providing the data that underpins our advice, you help ensure that our partners can navigate the logic of state and private capital with confidence. </div>