Intern - Data Analyst

Role overview

Gulf Associates is hiring an Intern - Data Analyst to contribute to commercial research and counterparty analysis for a major logistics client. The position is centered on turning raw market information into practical insights that support investment decisions, market-entry strategies, and joint-venture planning. It is a full-time remote role, so the work can be done from any location.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and structure data from multiple sources to create a reliable view of market activity in the relevant territory.
• Keep Excel-based models current and use them to evaluate different commercial scenarios for the logistics partner.
• Study counterparties and competitors to understand how they are operating in the current market environment.
• Build charts and tables that make complex findings easy for partners and senior stakeholders to understand.
• Review internal reports carefully to confirm numerical accuracy and verify the supporting evidence.
• Track trade movement and port activity indicators to spot changes in the logistics landscape.
• Help prepare briefing materials for sovereign entities and chief executives before negotiations.

Candidate profile

• A foundation in economics, finance, or a similar discipline that has developed analytical thinking.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including data organization and basic formulas.
• Strong logical reasoning and genuine curiosity about how commercial arrangements are built and finalized.
• Clear, concise writing ability with an emphasis on factual communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to catch mistakes in dense or complex documents.
• Comfort working independently and managing tasks without close supervision in a remote setup.
• Interest in the logistics sector and in how public and private capital interact in practice.

Compensation and perks

• This is a paid internship with a competitive entry-level rate.
• Remote work provides flexibility, with emphasis placed on outcomes rather than fixed hours.
• The role offers direct exposure to senior partners involved throughout the work.
• You will gain insight into how commercial judgment is applied to major investment decisions.

About Gulf Associates

Gulf Associates describes itself as a specialist firm that prioritizes real-world conditions over purely theoretical models. Rather than producing documents that are meant to remain unused, the team focuses on evidence and judgment that help clients take a clear position. The working style is direct, honest, and grounded in the realities of the markets they serve. The firm often stays close to negotiation and regulatory discussions, and because it handles a limited number of active engagements, every team member works on assignments with clear purpose. Communication is expected to be straightforward and evidence-led, without unnecessary corporate language.