Junior Data Analyst
<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> We are looking for a Junior Data Analyst to support our commercial advisory work and assist with complex data processing. Gulf Associates specializes in helping clients make informed decisions by focusing on the ground reality of the market rather than generic reports or theoretical models. Our work often involves high stakes environments where state capital sits alongside private deals. We are currently supporting a partner based in Berlin by analyzing capital flows and partnership structures to help them define a clear commercial position. This is a full time, permanent role that is 100% remote. You will be responsible for helping us turn raw market data into useful evidence that our senior partners use during actual negotiations.<br/> <br/><strong>What you will do</strong><ul> <li>Extract and organize data from various sources including public records and proprietary market intelligence reports.</li> <li>Identify patterns in how counterparties and competitors are behaving within the specific territory.</li> <li>Build and maintain tracking sheets that follow the deployment of capital by sovereign entities and private family groups.</li> <li>Create clear charts and summary tables that remove complexity and highlight key commercial risks for the team.</li> <li>Review investment models to ensure the underlying logic aligns with what is happening in the market right now.</li> <li>Participate in internal team meetings to help translate data findings into actionable advice for our clients.</li> <li>Validate the accuracy of figures used in reports that are delivered directly to chief executives and decision makers.</li> <li>Assist with scenario planning by modeling different commercial outcomes based on changing market conditions and counterparty actions.</li> <br/><br/></ul><strong>What you bring</strong><ul> <li>Academic or project based experience working with datasets and identifying meaningful trends.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software and a clear understanding of how to maintain data integrity.</li> <li>The ability to write summaries that are concise, professional, and free of unnecessary technical jargon.</li> <li>A genuine interest in how global investments are structured and executed in the real world.</li> <li>The focus required to manage detailed research and data cleaning tasks without constant direct supervision.</li> <li>The maturity to handle confidential information regarding high level partnerships and sovereign capital.</li> <li>A preference for finding real world answers over following purely theoretical or academic models.</li> <li>Comfort working in a fully remote setup where clear written communication is the primary way we stay aligned.</li> <br/><br/></ul><strong>What we offer</strong><ul> <li>Fully remote work with a high degree of professional autonomy and flexibility.</li> <li>Direct exposure to senior partners who stay involved in every detail of the work from start to finish.</li> <li>A competitive salary that is attractive for entry level professionals in this sector.</li> <li>The opportunity to work on complex assignments that have a direct influence on how large scale capital is deployed.</li> <li>A working environment that values commercial judgment and clear, direct communication.</li> <br/><br/></ul><strong>Working at Gulf Associates<br/></strong> At Gulf Associates, we prioritize outcomes over total output. Our culture is built on direct communication and honest assessment. We do not value long reports for the sake of volume: we value insights that lead to clear commercial positions. As a remote team, we rely on high trust and clear documentation. You will see how senior leaders think through difficult negotiations and how data is actually applied in a boardroom setting. We move quickly when a deal is active and expect everyone, including our junior associates, to think like owners of the task at hand. We are comfortable being measured on the results that follow our advice: whether that involves a signed agreement or a successful commercial launch. </div>