Business Insights Analyst - UAE National Graduate Programme

The Emirates Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 204,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Emirates Platinum Card

Learning & development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive environment

Job summary

The Emirates Group is offering a UAE National Graduate Programme in Dubai designed to groom high-potential graduates through structured rotations across network planning, analytics, and strategy. You will work with experienced specialists on real business challenges, exploring optimisation, forecasting, and AI-driven decision support to influence aviation decisions.

Participants benefit from mentorship, structured learning, and the possibility to pursue a fully sponsored Master's degree after

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Honours degree in Data Science, AI, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to two years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, presentation and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, SQL or Python would be beneficial.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Honours degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Purpose

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 UAE National 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 UAE National 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.