Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst

Kpler; Johnstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler seeks a Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst to drive data integrity and market coverage for global crude intelligence, focusing on the Americas. You will audit cargo flows, inventories and refinery activity, turning raw data into clear market commentary.

The role blends data engineering and market research, requires 5+ years in crude oil analysis, and advanced SQL/Python skills. Autonomy and precise reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in crude oil or petroleum market analysis with deep North American knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy or related quantitative field.
• Strong capability in querying and manipulating large datasets using SQL and/or Python.
• Outstanding written communication skills for concise, factual market updates.
• High degree of autonomy and end-to-end ownership of market coverage.
• Nice-to-haves: experience at oil trading firms, energy data providers, or financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Guard Data Integrity: Daily monitor, validate, and audit crude oil flows, inventories, and refinery data across North America.
• Perform Advanced Market Analysis: Analyze cargo movements, supply/demand trends, and freight dynamics in the Americas.
• Resolve Data Anomalies: Investigate gaps and system errors, perform root-cause analysis and collaborate with engineering.
• Deliver Concise Market Updates: Write data-driven market commentary and ad-hoc updates (2–3 paragraphs).
• Optimize Analytical Workflows: Drive data quality improvements and leverage AI tools to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Data Engineering, Product, Sales, and Customer Success.

Skills

Crude oil market analysis

SQL

Python

Written communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering/Energy or related quantitative field

Job description

Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

As a Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst, you will serve as the primary guardian of data integrity and market coverage for Kpler’s global crude oil intelligence, with a dedicated focus on the Americas. Operating at the intersection of data engineering and market research, you will act as the harshest critic of our datasets—relentlessly auditing cargo flows, inventories, and refinery activity to catch errors and anticipate anomalies before they reach clients. In this autonomous role, you will transform raw physical trade flows into clear, objective market commentary, giving global market participants an unvarnished view of supply, demand, and arbitrage dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Guard Data Integrity: Daily monitor, validate, and audit crude oil flows, inventories, and refinery data across North America to ensure unmatched accuracy and consistency.
• Perform Advanced Market Analysis: Analyze cargo movements, supply and demand trends, and freight dynamics across the Americas to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Resolve Data Anomalies: Proactively investigate gaps, inconsistencies, and system errors, performing root-cause analysis and partnering with engineering to implement permanent fixes.
• Deliver Concise Market Updates: Write clear, data-driven market commentary and ad-hoc updates (2–3 paragraphs) highlighting Kpler’s proprietary data without speculative forecasting.
• Optimize Analytical Workflows: Drive continuous data quality improvements and leverage cutting-edge AI developer tools (such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor) to increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Data Engineering, Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams to address technical queries, support client engagement, and demonstrate data value.

Experience & Background

What you'll need (Must-haves):

• At least 5 years of experience in crude oil or petroleum market analysis, featuring deep domain knowledge of North American crude flows, refining basics, and market structure.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong technical capability in querying and manipulating large datasets using SQL and/or Python.
• Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex commodity movements into concise, factual market updates.
• A high degree of autonomy and a critical mindset toward data accuracy, taking end-to-end ownership of assigned market coverage.

Nice-to-haves:

• Prior experience working at an oil trading firm, energy market data intelligence provider, or financial institution.
• Broad understanding of peripheral energy markets, including refined products, LPG, and freight.
• Hands-on familiarity with geospatial/vessel tracking data, pipeline networks, and refinery infrastructure.
• Curiosity or hands-on experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) to automate daily workflows.

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

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