Senior Biofuels Research Analyst

Kpler; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler seeks a Senior US Biofuels Analyst in Houston to own and build the US biofuels S&D research from the ground up. You will cover renewable diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, SAF, and feedstocks, turning complex market balances into an authoritative benchmark.

Collaborate across agriculture and energy desks to capture policy, trade, and crush economics shaping the US biofuels landscape. You will deliver market-leading research through reports, commentary, and client presentations, while enhancing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commodity market research and analytics.
• Strong knowledge of US biofuels policy (RFS/RIN, LCFS) and feedstock dynamics.
• Proven ability to build and refine quantitative S&D balances and price forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and update S&D balances and price forecasts across biofuels and feedstocks.
• Bridge agricultural and energy intelligence to link oilseeds, vegoils, and grains with energy desks.
• Track policy drivers (RFS/RIN, LCFS, credits) and analyze market dynamics.
• Produce timely written commentary, reports, and client-facing market views.

Skills

S&D modeling

Data analysis

US biofuels policy knowledge

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Energy/Agricultural Science

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

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 US Biofuels Analyst, you will own and build Kpler’s fundamental supply & demand (S&D) research for US biofuels and feedstocks from the ground up. Covering renewable diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, SAF, and key agricultural feedstocks (UCO, tallow, soybean oil, corn), you will turn complex market balances into an authoritative industry benchmark. By connecting Kpler's agriculture and energy research desks, you will analyze the policy drivers, trade flows, and crush economics that shape the US biofuels landscape, delivering high-impact market intelligence that clients actively seek out.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain S&D balances: Develop, refine, and update comprehensive supply & demand models and price forecasts across renewable diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, SAF, and key agricultural feedstocks.
• Bridge agricultural and energy intelligence: Leverage Kpler's cross-commodity breadth by linking agricultural desks (oilseeds, vegoils, grains) with oil and middle distillates desks to capture the full biofuels value chain.
• Analyze policy and regulatory drivers: Track and evaluate critical market movers, including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS/RINs), state low-carbon fuel standards (LCFS), federal clean fuel producer credits, crush economics, and trade dynamics.
• Deliver market-leading research: Produce timely written commentary, reports, and house views, representing Kpler’s US market perspective in client presentations, webinars, industry conferences, and media outlets.
• Optimize data infrastructure: Partner with data engineering and product teams to scope, prioritize, and validate scrapers and automated data pipelines that power Kpler’s S&D product.
• Drive commercial impact: Provide analytical clarity that builds client trust, supports product retention, and drives commercial growth across energy and agricultural sectors.

Experience & Background

• 5+ years of experience in commodity market research and analytics, with direct experience analysing US biofuel and feedstock fundamentals.
• Strong domain knowledge of the US biofuels policy stack (RFS/RIN, LCFS, clean fuel producer credits) and feedstock dynamics across UCO, tallow, and the soybean complex.
• Proven track record of building, maintaining, and refining quantitative S&D balances and price forecasting models.
• Experience analysing and managing market data (advance level use of Excel), with ability to extract meaning insights and detect market trends.
• Solid grasp of how agricultural supply chains and energy market economics interact to drive biofuel margins.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Energy, Agricultural Science, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience working with large datasets utilising SQL, Python, or VBA.
• An established network of US biofuel, energy, or agricultural market contacts.
• Experience working within fast-paced, global, or cross-functional research environments.

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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Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.