Implementation Coordinator

Gulf Associates is looking for an Implementation Coordinator to provide organizational support for our commercial advisory projects across the Middle East. This is a full-time, fully remote role that focuses on the practical steps required to turn high-level investment decisions into operational reality. We are currently managing a project for a European industrial group establishing a presence in Saudi Arabia, which requires this role to maintain close remote coordination with various local logistical partners and service providers during the setup phase.

About Gulf Associates
We are a commercial advisory firm that helps international investors, family groups, and sovereign entities make decisions about the Gulf region. We do not produce long, theoretical reports or use generic methodologies to fill space. Instead, we provide direct commercial judgment and help our clients understand how regional markets actually clear. Our work often involves identifying the right partners, assessing the economics of a deal, and helping a client decide when to commit or walk away from a capital investment. We operate as a small, distributed team of experienced professionals who prefer the concrete weight of a transaction over the abstraction of traditional consulting.

What you will do

• Maintain and update project schedules for market entry and expansion workstreams.
• Organize and categorize commercial documents related to counterparty due diligence and joint venture structures.
• Draft internal reports that summarize recent regulatory changes and commercial activity in the GCC.
• Track and log progress on action items following senior partner advisory sessions.
• Synthesize notes from various contributors into clear, concise internal briefing papers.
• Monitor regional business news to identify trends that might affect current client portfolios.
• Assist in coordinating the flow of information between internal partners and external client teams.
• Maintain the firm's internal repository of deal history and market data for future reference.

What we are looking for

• A high level of precision in written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with sorting through large amounts of information to find relevant details.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and task management.
• Interest in the commercial realities of the Gulf region and how business is conducted there.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a remote team.
• Familiarity with standard productivity software, including spreadsheets and shared document systems.
• An eagerness to learn about commercial structures, investment frameworks, and regional trade.

Helpful background

• Previous exposure to a professional services environment or a project-based role.
• Academic background in business, regional studies, economics, or a related field.
• Ability to read or research in multiple languages relevant to the GCC region.
• Experience using digital collaboration tools to keep projects organized.

What the role offers

• A fully remote working environment with no requirement to visit a physical office.
• Direct exposure to senior partners and the specific details of large-scale commercial transactions.
• A flat organizational structure that values good logic and straightforward communication.
• Consistent full-time workload with predictable hours.
• The opportunity to gain a practical understanding of international investment and regional trade.

Working at Gulf Associates
We value directness and the ability to focus on the real answer rather than a polished presentation. Because we are a remote firm, we rely on each team member being reliable and proactive. We do not micro-manage, but we do expect high standards of accuracy. This position is a paid, permanent opening for candidates who can overlap with Gulf Standard Time (GST) for core team meetings. There are no fees associated with applying for or starting this role, and we do not require you to purchase any specific equipment or software to be considered. We treat data protection and confidentiality with the highest priority, and every team member is expected to adhere to our internal privacy standards.

Employment setup
This is a full-time, fully remote position. Given our focus on the GCC, the team mostly operates during Gulf Standard Time, and we expect candidates to have significant overlap with those hours for regular syncs. While the company is based in the United Arab Emirates and the work often connects to projects inside Saudi Arabia, our team is located across multiple regions. This role is open to any candidate with the right skills, regardless of their current location. No work authorization for a specific country is required as the engagement is fully remote.