Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Research Analyst
Job Description
Location: Ajman, UAE | Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary: AED 1,500 – 2,000 per month
About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, self-driven Research Analyst to support the CEO and Chief of Staff at Sahara Group. This is a ground-level role with direct exposure to leadership, requiring someone who can move fast, figure things out independently, and deliver clean output across research, outreach, and reporting. If you know how to use AI tools to punch above your weight and can close a conversation on the phone or over email, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis
Conduct general research on markets, companies, individuals, properties, and opportunities as directed by the CEO and CoS
Synthesise findings into clear, concise reports and briefing notes
Track sector developments, competitor activity, and market trends relevant to group interests
Build and maintain reference databases, trackers, and research libraries
Reporting and Documentation
Prepare weekly and ad hoc reports for internal leadership use
Structure and format outputs clearly, whether a one-pager, a summary deck, or a data table
Maintain organised records of research, correspondence, and task outputs
Support preparation of presentations and briefing materials as needed
Outreach and Follow-ups
Reach out to real estate agents, brokers, vendors, and external contacts on behalf of the group
Set up meetings, calls, and site visits; follow through until confirmed
Handle high-priority connects over phone and email with professionalism and persistence
Track all outreach activity and report pipeline status regularly to the CoS
AI-Assisted Work
Use Claude (AI) at an intermediate to advanced level (Level 3 to 5) to accelerate research, drafting, analysis, and task execution
Demonstrate ability to build and run simple AI-assisted workflows and prompts for repeatable tasks
Apply code agent capabilities where relevant: data extraction, formatting automation, bulk outreach drafts
What We Offer
Starting salary of AED 1,500 to AED 2,000 per month
Salary is subject to revision at the 6-month mark based on performance review
Direct working exposure to the CEO and Chief of Staff
Hands-on experience across real estate, investments, and group operations
Fast-paced, no-bureaucracy environment where output is what counts
Desired Candidate Profile
Demonstrated ability to use Claude or equivalent AI tools at Level 3 to 5, including code agent functionality
Proven track record of closing high-priority outreach: meetings set, connections made, responses generated via phone or email
Street smart, resourceful, and able to operate with minimal hand-holding
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Knowledge of UAE real estate market preferred
Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace; comfortable with spreadsheets and structured data
Organised, deadline-oriented, and able to juggle multiple research tracks simultaneously
Based in or able to commute to Ajman