Junior AI Automation Developer

We are looking for a Junior AI Automation Developer to support the technical side of our commercial advisory practice. Our work focuses on helping clients navigate complex investment environments where standard reports often fall short. We are currently supporting an Amsterdam based maritime technology group with their market entry strategies, and this role will involve building the automated systems needed to gather and process counterparty data. This is a fully remote position that offers the chance to see how high level commercial decisions are made while working on technical solutions that have a direct impact on our advisory work.

What you will do

• Develop and deploy basic automation scripts to collect information on market competitors and regulatory changes in specific territories.
• Configure and tune AI models to help summarize lengthy legal and financial documents for our senior partners.
• Maintain the data pipelines that feed into our counterparty analysis reports, ensuring information flows correctly between systems.
• Work closely with advisors to ensure the AI tools we use are grounded in the specific logic of the markets we cover.
• Create internal tools or simple interfaces that allow partners to query our research databases using natural language.
• Verify the integrity of data gathered through automated means, ensuring every point can be backed by evidence of actual market behavior.
• Experiment with new ways to automate repetitive research tasks to help our senior team focus on strategic negotiation support.
• Assist in documenting our technical workflows to ensure the firm knowledge stays organized and accessible for future engagements.

What you bring

• A basic grasp of programming, specifically in languages like Python that are common in data automation and processing.
• Genuine curiosity about how artificial intelligence can be applied to practical, commercial problems rather than just theoretical ones.
• A high standard for accuracy and a cautious approach to data, regularly checking for errors or inconsistencies in automated outputs.
• The ability to communicate technical progress and roadblocks clearly to team members who may not have a coding background.
• An interest in commerce and how private deals interact with state capital in various international markets.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track multiple small technical tasks at once.
• A willingness to learn and adapt as the tools we use for market research and data analysis continue to change.
• Comfort working in a fully remote setup where proactive communication and self management are essential for team success.

What we offer

• Competitive pay that is attractive for a junior developer and reflects the specialized nature of our work.
• The flexibility of a permanent, full time role that is entirely remote, allowing you to work from your own environment.
• A unique view into the world of sovereign entities and large scale capital deployment.
• Mentorship from senior leaders who value practical results and commercial judgment over corporate process.

Working at Gulf Associates
At Gulf Associates, we believe that the best advice comes from understanding the ground reality of a market. We do not produce generic reports or hide behind industry jargon. Instead, we focus on providing the evidence and judgment that a chief executive needs to sign a deal or launch an operation. Our culture is direct and professional, focusing on outcomes rather than output. We keep our team small and our book of engagements selective to ensure that everyone is working on something meaningful. You will be expected to think critically about the data you process and to understand how your technical work supports the broader goals of our clients. We value honesty, clear writing, and the ability to look past the surface of a deal to see how things really work.