Business Insights Analyst - Emiratization Graduate Programme

Emirates

Dubai

On-site

AED 218,000 - 262,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits
Emirates Platinum Card
Learning & development opportunities
Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Emirates Group invites high-potential Emiratization graduates to join a strategic analytics career. You will rotate across Network, Schedule Optimisation, Analytics and AI, gaining exposure to industry, customer research and strategic consulting.

The program offers structured learning, mentorship from senior leaders and a pathway to a sponsored Master’s degree, with international travel where required. This is a global aviation opportunity based in Dubai.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or honours in a relevant field (see list).
  • Recent graduate or up to two years of experience.
  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, presentation and teamwork.
  • Good business awareness and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

  • Rotational Foundations to build broad business understanding across Emirates Group.
  • Specialisation in areas like Network Planning, Schedule Optimisation, Analytics, and AI.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives through research, analysis and problem-solving.
  • Develop insights and recommendations and present findings to leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication
Presentation
Teamwork
Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/AI/Statistics/Mathematics/Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel
Power BI
SQL
Python

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Empowering National talent - Shaping the Future of Aviation

Begin your career at the strategic heart of the Emirates Group, where data, insight, research and emerging technology help shape the future of aviation.

Our Emiratization Graduate Programme is designed for ambitious graduates who are curious about complex problems, motivated to build sought-after expertise and excited by the opportunity to influence decisions across a global aviation and travel business.

You will work alongside experienced specialists on real business challenges, from planning our network, fleet and schedules to understanding our customers, applying advanced analytics and exploring how artificial intelligence can improve decisions, performance and customer experience.

Your Journey
Rotational Foundations

Build a broad understanding of the business through structured rotations across our specialist areas. Develop your analytical, strategic and problem-solving capabilities while discovering where your interests and strengths lie.

Specialisation and Impact

Move into a specialist area aligned with your strengths, interests and business needs. Take on deeper responsibilities, contribute to defined workstreams and apply what you have learned to meaningful strategic initiatives.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from structured learning, mentorship from experienced specialists and senior leaders, and opportunities to develop and present your insights and recommendations.

Following successful completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to pursue a fully sponsored Master's degree in a specialised field aligned with your career pathway.

Your Areas of Exposure
Network and Fleet Planning

Understand how we shape our network, plan capacity and inform long‑term fleet decisions to support growth, profitability and connectivity.

Schedule Optimisation

Explore how analytical and optimisation techniques are used to develop effective schedules and support commercial and operational performance.

Analytics

Turn complex data into meaningful insights, forecasts, models and business cases that support better decision‑making.

Operations Research

Apply advanced analytical, mathematical and optimisation techniques to complex operational and planning challenges.

Industry and Customer Research

Explore aviation trends, competitive dynamics and customer behaviour to inform strategy, products and customer‑focused decisions.

Strategic Consulting

Contribute to high-priority projects through research, analysis and structured problem‑solving across the Emirates Group.

Artificial Intelligence

Explore how advanced analytics, AI and emerging technologies can be applied to real business opportunities and challenges.

Qualification
What We Are Looking For

We are looking for high‑potential Emiratization graduates who are curious, analytical and genuinely motivated to build a career in this area and contribute to the future of aviation.

You should enjoy asking thoughtful questions, exploring unfamiliar problems and turning evidence into practical recommendations. You will also need to be adaptable, committed and comfortable responding to changing business priorities.

As the work can involve international exposure, you should also be willing and able to travel overseas when required.

You Will Need
  • A Bachelor's or Honours degree, 12+3 or equivalent, in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Air Transport Management, Airline Operations Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science or a related discipline
  • To be a recent graduate or have up to two years of professional experience
  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, presentation and teamwork skills
  • Good business awareness and digital literacy

Internship, academic or project experience in analytics, strategy, planning, research or data‑related fields would be an advantage. Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, SQL or Python would also be beneficial.

Why Join?
  • Work on complex challenges with real business and customer impact
  • Explore multiple specialist disciplines before specialising in an area of focus
  • Learn from experienced specialists and senior leaders
  • Build a specialist career pathway, supported by the opportunity to pursue a fully sponsored Master's degree

Bring Your Curiosity. Build Your Expertise. Shape What Comes Next.

Salary & benefits

Start your career with Emirates Group on a competitive salary of approximately AED 21,500 per month

Together With a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
  • Industry‑leading travel benefits for you, your family and friends.
  • Emirates Platinum Card with exclusive discounts across retail, dining and entertainment.
  • Access to learning and development opportunities to support your long‑term career growth.
  • The opportunity to work alongside colleagues from over 170 nationalities in a diverse and inclusive environment.
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