Senior Research Analyst, Investment Intelligence

Gulfcapitalintelligence; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfcapitalintelligence is seeking an experienced Senior Research Analyst to join its team at DIFC headquarters in Dubai. This principal-level role focuses on producing high-quality investment analysis in real estate, private credit, and technology sectors, leveraging an innovative AI-native research infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of investment research experience, particularly in GCC markets, and possesses strong financial modeling and writing skills. The company offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of investment research or GCC deal advisory experience.
• Demonstrated track record covering UAE, Saudi Arabia, or broader GCC markets.
• Excellent written English for institutional client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Own the research layer for active mandates.
• Build data pipelines for sector intelligence.
• Lead client briefing preparation for family office and sovereign fund clients.

Skills

Investment research

Private markets analysis

Financial modelling

Regulatory awareness

Structured writing

Strong English communication

Job description

# Senior Research AnalystDubai DIFCFull-timeAED 280,000 – 360,000 total packageApply for this RoleGCI Platform › Careers › Senior Research Analyst## About the RoleGulf Capital Intelligence is hiring a Senior Research Analyst based at our DIFC headquarters. This is a principal-level research role within our GCC conviction engine, responsible for producing institutional-grade investment analysis on private deals across real estate, private credit, healthcare, and technology sectors.You will lead coverage of complex mandates, synthesise multi-source intelligence, and contribute to the AI agent framework that powers our conviction reports. This is not a traditional equity research role. GCI operates at the intersection of alternative investment analysis and AI-native research infrastructure.Responsibilities include owning the research layer for active mandates, building data pipelines for sector intelligence, calibrating our six specialist AI agents against market data, and leading client briefing preparation for family office and sovereign fund clients.Required: 8+ years of investment research, private markets analysis, or GCC deal advisory experience. Demonstrated track record covering UAE, Saudi Arabia, or broader GCC markets. Strong financial modelling, regulatory awareness, and structured writing skills. DIFC or ADGM familiarity preferred.## Requirements* 8+ years investment research or GCC deal advisory experience* Coverage of UAE, Saudi Arabia, or broader GCC private markets* Strong financial modelling and structured analysis skills* Experience with private equity, real estate, or private credit mandates* Excellent written English for institutional client deliverables* DIFC or ADGM regulatory familiarity preferred## About Gulf Capital IntelligenceGulf Capital Intelligence operates a multi-agent AI conviction engine designed for the GCC private investment market. Our platform deploys six specialist intelligence agents covering macro and capital flow, sector dynamics, legal and regulatory risk, ESG compliance, financial health, and leadership integrity to produce structured conviction reports for family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and private banking clients.We are headquartered at Gate Village, DIFC Dubai with growing coverage of Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC. Our clients are institutional investors who make high-stakes private market allocation decisions and require intelligence infrastructure that goes beyond what traditional research desks can provide.All correspondence: [e-mail]### Ready to Apply?Applications are reviewed personally by senior GCI team members. Qualified candidates receive a sample conviction report via WhatsApp before the first interview call.Submit Your Application