Gulf Associates has an opening for a Data Analytics Intern to support our commercial advisory work for a Netherlands-based logistics firm. This full-time role is entirely remote and focuses on providing the data-driven evidence needed for complex commercial decisions. We assist chief executives and sovereign entities in handling high-stakes investments where the ground reality often differs from what is presented in a head office. Your work will contribute to the positions we take during negotiations and partnership discussions. As this is an internship, we focus on candidates who have strong analytical instincts and a willingness to learn how data applies to real-world commercial outcomes.
We prioritize commercial judgment over theoretical reports. This means your research and analysis will be used to understand how counterparties and competitors are behaving right now. The internship is a paid position, and the compensation is competitive for this level of role in the current market. Because we are a senior-led firm with a small book of active engagements, you will see how data actually influences final agreements and operational launches.
What you will do
- Compile and organize operational data sets provided by the logistics client to identify specific patterns in their supply chain.
- Research competitor activity and counterparty history to provide context for high-level commercial decisions.
- Maintain and update internal databases used for tracking investment trends within the territory.
- Create clear, simple charts and tables that summarize information for senior partners and client leadership.
- Assist in drafting evidence-based reports that inform joint venture negotiations and capital deployment.
- Monitor market shifts that could affect the logistical footprint and partnership structures of our client.
- Participate in internal briefings to discuss how data supports our final commercial judgment.
- Help the team verify the accuracy of third-party information through secondary research and data cross-referencing.
What you bring
- Basic ability to work with spreadsheets, including fundamental formulas and methods for data organization.
- A genuine interest in how global trade and logistics networks operate in practice.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to explain numerical findings clearly without using unnecessary jargon.
- Precise attention to detail when checking figures and verifying the credibility of various sources.
- The discipline to manage your own tasks and schedule effectively in a fully remote environment.
- A logical approach to problem-solving that favors clear evidence and simple conclusions over complexity.
- Curiosity about the commercial logic behind large-scale investments and state-private partnerships.
- A collaborative attitude and the ability to listen carefully to feedback from senior advisors.
What we offer
- A fully remote work arrangement that allows you to work from your own environment.
- Attractive pay that is competitive for an entry-level internship in this sector.
- Direct exposure to the work of senior partners and complex, high-stakes client engagements.
- Practical experience in commercial advisory that focuses on tangible results rather than academic exercises.
Working at Gulf Associates
At Gulf Associates, we value commercial judgment and the reality of how deals are actually made. We do not produce thick reports for the sake of appearances: we aim for positions that a client can act on immediately. Our team is small by design, ensuring that partners stay involved in the work from start to finish. This means our interns are not lost in a sea of corporate bureaucracy. We look for individuals who prefer direct, honest communication and are comfortable being measured by the results that follow our advice. We provide an environment where curiosity is rewarded and the focus remains on tangible outcomes for the organizations we serve. Working with us means looking past the models to see what is actually happening in the market.