Dry Bulk Freight Forecasting Quant

Kpler; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler in London is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain data-driven models of the dry bulk freight market. You will originate and own research ideas, and build analytical tools that leverage Kpler and external data to deliver market insights to in-house analysts and clients.

A key focus is expanding Kpler's dry freight market forecasts and ton-mile demand projection. You will collaborate with engineers and product owners to enhance freight market data and

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining time series forecasting models for freight rate movements.
• Ability to translate complex quantitative outputs into actionable insights.
• Strong programming experience in Python, R, or a JVM-based language.
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end analytical solutions and models.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain time series forecasting models for freight rate movements and ton-mile demand.
• Build automated, reproducible analysis systems for freight market forecasting.
• Originate and own research ideas that advance Kpler's dry bulk freight offering.
• Collaborate with engineers and product owners to enhance freight market data and analytical tools.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for future development of freight research capabilities.
• Translate complex quantitative outputs into actionable insights for analysts and clients.
• Ensure model performance through monitoring, validation, and iteration.

Skills

Time series forecasting

Python/R/JVM

Systems thinking

Actionable insights

Ownership / problem-solving

English fluency

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Kpler in London is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain data-driven models of the dry bulk freight market. You will originate and own research ideas, and build analytical tools that leverage Kpler and external data to deliver market insights to in-house analysts and clients.

A key focus is expanding Kpler's dry freight market forecasts and ton-mile demand projection. You will collaborate with engineers and product owners to enhance freight market data and