Intern - Business Analyst

Newcom; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and stipend

Mentorship from senior management

Hands-on involvement in real business,

Training, workshops, and coaching

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Newcom, a boutique UAE-based distributor, is seeking a Business Analyst Intern in Dubai for 3–6 months. You’ll bridge operations, data, and stakeholders to support process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

You’ll engage in documentation, data validation, and dashboard maintenance while gaining exposure to senior leadership. Ideal candidates are final-year or MBA students with strong communication, structured thinking, and a proactive approach; experience with Canva, Excel, and BI

Qualifications

• Current final-year student in a Bachelor’s program (Business Administration, Information Systems, Operations, or related) or pursuing an MBA.
• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) to accelerate research and synthesize large documents.
• Diligence in validating AI outputs against primary sources.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams.
• Strong presentation formatting using Canva for professional materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to convey complex ideas concisely.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across multiple business units.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and contribute to backlog grooming and sprint planning where relevant.
• Map processes using standard notations and assist in documenting business workflows.
• Assist in preparing business requirement documents and related materials.
• Collect, clean, and verify data from multiple sources; support dashboard maintenance for initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Canva proficiency

Strong written & verbal communication

Structured thinking

Proactive problem solving

AI tool usage for research

Presentations/public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration / Information Systems / Operations or MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Canva

Job description

Position Type: Part-time or Full-time Internship (3–6 months, with potential extension)
Compensation: Monthly Stipend
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Operations

The Business Analyst Intern will work at the intersection of multiple business units, supporting process, operations, and cross-functional initiatives. The role calls for strong general business acumen and comfort operating across teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cross-Functional Business Support

• Support cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across multiple business units.
• Gather requirements and input from stakeholders across departments.
• Support process mapping using standard notations and contribute to Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming and sprint planning where relevant.

Process & Documentation Support

• Support process mapping and documentation of business workflows.
• Assist in preparing business requirement documents and related materials.

Data & Reporting Support

• Collect, clean, and verify data from multiple sources.
• Support dashboard and tracking tool maintenance for cross-functional initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s program (Business Administration, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field) or pursuing an MBA.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) to accelerate research, synthesize large documents (PDFs/reports), and structure and draft initial content.
• Diligence in validating AI-generated outputs against primary sources.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across different functional teams and business units.
• Proficiency in Canva with a proven ability to prepare professional-quality presentations.
• Structured thinking with ability to break down complex problems methodically.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information concisely.
• Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to work across teams, manage expectations, and drive alignment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter mentality with intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel charts).
• Prior internship, work experience, or project work in a relevant area.
• Knowledge of process mapping and business process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum or Kanban) and business process mapping (e.g., BPMN, swimlane diagrams).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay and stipend.
• Direct access to and mentorship from senior management.
• Hands-on involvement in real commercial challenges and high-impact initiatives across the business.
• Real exposure to the systems, processes, and strategy the company is actively building.
• Professional development opportunities including training, workshops, and structured coaching.
• Networking opportunities across the industry.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Newcom is a boutique distribution firm based in the UAE, leading in the categories of accessories, video collaboration, and smart home. We are committed to fostering talent development and providing meaningful learning experiences for our interns.

Company Website: www.newcomme.com