Data Analyst Associate

About the role

Gulf Associates is looking for a Data Analyst Associate to support research and internal modelling for a national telecommunications provider. This fully remote, permanent position is ideal for an early‑career professional who wants to understand the commercial logic behind major infrastructure and service investments.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and organise market data on regional telecom operators and competitors.
• Clean and verify data sets to ensure senior advisers work with accurate information.
• Create spreadsheets and visualisations that explain complex market trends.
• Monitor counter‑party behaviour and update internal databases with real‑time developments.
• Assist in drafting research memos that link raw numbers to market realities.
• Verify the accuracy of figures used in client presentations and advisory documents.
• Collaborate remotely with the research team to meet engagement deadlines.
• Support the development of scenario models for joint ventures and market entry decisions.

Required profile

• Strong numeracy and logical problem‑solving ability.
• High attention to detail when handling large or messy data sets.
• Commercial curiosity about how businesses grow and invest.
• Self‑discipline to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Ability to ask clarifying questions when project requirements are unclear.

Required skills

• Excel
• Google Sheets

What we offer

• Direct exposure to high‑stakes commercial decisions and senior‑partner mentorship.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Paid position with competitive entry‑level compensation.
• Opportunity to work on substantive projects for a national telecommunications provider.
• Professional atmosphere that values commercial judgment over generic theory.