Market Research Associate

Dune Strategy is seeking a Market Research Associate to join their fully remote team based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This permanent, full-time position involves analyzing search and paid-click data to support strategic advisory services for clients across the GCC.

Dune Strategy is a management consulting firm that advises international investors, family groups, and sovereign-linked entities on commercial decisions within the GCC. They are known for their deliberately small size, ensuring partners remain closely involved in engagements and that research directly informs client decisions.

This role is crucial in understanding market dynamics through demand data, turning insights into actionable material for partners. If you are looking to gain deep insights into complex regional markets, apply now to join Dune Strategy.

Company Overview

Dune Strategy is a Dubai-based strategic advisory firm that assists corporates, family groups, sovereign-linked entities, and international investors in navigating complex commercial decisions throughout the Gulf and GCC region. They specialize in market entry and expansion, strategic partnerships, transactions, operating models, organizational development, and long-term growth strategies.

The firm combines senior-level expertise with practical commercial knowledge, working collaboratively with leadership teams, owners, investment committees, and transaction advisors from the initial strategic planning phase through to execution. Their approach emphasizes deep regional insight and a hands-on methodology to help clients understand local markets, assess opportunities, manage counterparties, and make informed decisions.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Entry level
• Qualifications: Not Specified

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain search and paid-click datasets to track demand movement for products, sectors, or regions.
• Map counterparties and competitors, analyzing their advertising strategies and promises to understand their commercial positions.
• Assemble briefing materials with verified numbers and clear sources for partner-led client conversations.
• Track regulatory or policy changes over time and flag any impact on ongoing client engagements.
• Write concise notes that partners can use for quick reference before meetings.
• Organize research files to ensure traceability and defensibility of claims made previously.

Requirements

• Clarity of thought to break down complex questions into manageable research components.
• Basic knowledge of market research methods gained through studies, internships, or early career roles.
• Proficient English writing skills that are clear, concise, and to the point.
• Confident use of spreadsheets and a willingness to learn new research and advertising tools.
• A pragmatic approach to data, knowing when a number is sufficient for decision-making.
• Comfort working with incomplete information and the patience to conduct thorough research.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, with the position officially based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Permanent, full-time employment status.
• Direct exposure to partners and the commercial decision-making processes.
• Opportunity to learn about complex regional markets and sovereign capital from an insider's perspective through live engagements.