Data Operations Assistant

We are looking for a Data Operations Assistant to support our internal research and information management efforts. In this role, you will provide critical support for a client that operates a financial services firm, helping our team organize the data required to form clear commercial positions. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from any location while contributing to the high-stakes advisory work we perform for senior decision-makers.

What you will do

• Maintain and update internal databases regarding counterparties and market participants within the territory.
• Perform targeted research to verify facts and confirm the ground reality of specific investment scenarios.
• Assist senior partners by preparing brief summaries of data sets before client advisory sessions.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in data to ensure the information used in decision-support is accurate.
• Organize evidence and supporting documentation for commercial reports and partnership reviews.
• Track market behaviors and regulatory updates relevant to our financial services firm client.
• Support the broader team with data entry and administrative tasks that keep our advisory projects moving forward.
• Monitor specific data points related to sovereign entities and family groups active in the market.

What you bring

• A logical mindset and a natural ability to organize large volumes of information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, specifically the ability to spot errors that others might overlook.
• A basic understanding of spreadsheet software and an interest in learning new data management tools.
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in how investments and joint ventures are structured.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain facts in plain English.
• Reliability and the discipline to manage your own schedule in a fully remote environment.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information regarding counterparties and client strategies.
• A focus on facts rather than theoretical models when looking at market data.

What we offer

• A fully remote work arrangement that emphasizes results and outcomes over fixed office hours.
• Direct exposure to senior partners, providing a unique view into how commercial judgment is applied at the highest levels.
• The opportunity to work on projects that have a tangible impact on large-scale capital deployment.
• A competitive salary that is paid monthly and is attractive for an entry-level professional.
• A professional culture that avoids corporate fluff and values direct, honest communication.

Working at Gulf Associates
Gulf Associates operates differently from typical consultancy firms. We do not produce theoretical reports that sit on a shelf; we provide advice that clients can actually act on. Our culture is built on commercial judgment and an understanding of how deals are made in the real world. We maintain a small book of active engagements, which ensures that everyone on the team, including junior assistants, is close to the work that matters. We value honesty and a focus on ground reality: if the data shows a different picture than what was expected, we speak up. This is a workspace for those who prefer substance over style and who want to see their work used in significant negotiations and investments.