Junior Reporting Analyst

Overview

About Gulf Associates

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.