Data Analysis Internship

Gulf Associates is a commercial advisory firm that provides decision support for complex investments and partnership strategies. We focus on providing commercial judgment rather than theoretical data models. We are currently searching for a Data Analysis Intern to assist our team as we support a French multi-national corporation with its entry and capital deployment strategy in the market. This role is a full-time internship and is conducted on a fully remote basis. You will help gather and interpret the information that our senior partners use to advise chief executives and sovereign entities on high-stakes decisions. What you will do

• Organize and clean quantitative data related to the French multi-national corporation's expansion and investment activities.
• Perform detailed research on counterparties and competitors to understand their current market behavior.
• Identify patterns in capital flows and regulatory trends within the territory.
• Draft clear summaries of data findings to be included in reports for senior client leadership.
• Cross-reference localized market data with internal firm records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist senior partners in developing data-backed scenarios for upcoming negotiations.
• Monitor public filings and announcement logs to keep client records up to date.
• Support the preparation of internal briefings that focus on ground reality rather than high-level theory.

What you bring

• A strong foundation in data organization and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and the ability to manage large datasets without oversight.
• Clear, direct writing skills that prioritize brevity and facts.
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in how large-scale deals are actually settled.
• Strict attention to detail especially when verifying figures and sources.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule in a remote setting.
• Academic or project experience in economics, finance, or a related analytical field.
• A logical approach to solving problems and identifying information gaps.

What we offer

• A fully remote working environment that offers genuine flexibility.
• The opportunity to learn directly from senior partners who stay involved in every stage of a project.
• Direct exposure to the commercial logic used by major corporations and sovereign entities.
• A paid internship position with a compensation package that is competitive for the current market.
• Meaningful work on high-stakes client engagements where results are measured by real-world outcomes.

Working at Gulf Associates Working at Gulf Associates is a departure from the typical corporate advisory experience. We value honesty and directness. We are a senior-led firm that prioritizes results over the volume of output. Our culture is built on the idea that commercial judgment is more valuable than standard reports. You will be expected to think critically about the data you process and understand its implications for our clients. Because we maintain a small book of active engagements, every team member has a visible impact on the success of our advisory work. We are comfortable being judged on the tangible success of the deals and joint ventures we help our clients navigate. Our team members are chosen for their ability to look past surface-level information and find what is actually happening on the ground. As an intern, you will be part of a firm that avoids formality for its own sake. We focus on the logic of the market and the specific interests of the counterparties involved in every deal. This internship provides a practical foundation in commercial research and data analysis within a specialized and professional environment.