Senior Crude Oil Analyst

Kpler; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler in Houston is seeking a Senior Crude Oil Research Analyst to deliver data-driven insights on crude markets across the Americas, translating complex datasets into actionable intelligence for clients and supporting pre-sales and external communications.

You will expand US upstream coverage, collaborate with product and technical teams to enhance tools, and contribute to webinars and reports while sustaining and developing supply-demand models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience in crude oil markets.
• 3+ years of physical trading exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field with modeling experience.
• Experience in producing independent market analysis and insights.
• Skilled at conducting complex analyses across multiple datasets using data analytics tools.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate in a team while owning deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, data-driven insights on crude oil markets with a focus on the Americas.
• Analyze physical market dynamics and identify key trends for client reports.
• Support pre-sales by conveying Kpler’s view and promoting research materials.
• Engage with external stakeholders through reports, media, and presentations.
• Strengthen US upstream coverage and expand regional footprint.
• Collaborate with product and technical teams to enhance analytical tools and models.
• Sustain and develop supply-and-demand data models.
• Produce company webinars and external presentations.

Skills

Crude oil markets

Physical trading

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

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.

Your future position

As a Senior Crude Oil Research Analyst, you will deliver high-quality, data-driven insights on crude oil markets, with a strong focus on the Americas. You will analyse physical market dynamics, identify key trends, and translate complex data into clear, actionable intelligence for clients, while supporting pre-sales and engaging with external stakeholders through reports, media, and presentations.

You will also help expand the geographical scope of our research; particularly strengthening US upstream coverage, playing a key role in growing our footprint in the region, supporting client engagement, and bringing valuable local insight to the team.

In addition, you will collaborate with product and technical teams to enhance analytical tools and supply-demand models, contributing to the ongoing development of our research offering.

• Use your experience to conduct rigorous market intelligence about crude markets with a strong focus on the Americas.
• Identify key market trends and insights on the Americas physical markets to highlight in reports for clients.
• Assist in pre-sales efforts by conveying Kpler’s view.
• Promote research and materials produced within Kpler across all external stakeholders, building relationships with both the mainstream and specialist media
• Identify and report on key developments in the oil and refined products space as part of Kpler’s Insights offering
• Contribute to the production of company webinars and external presentations
• Collaborate with the product and technical teams to further develop our portfolio of client offerings
• Sustain and develop models to produce supply and demand data

Essential

• 5+ years of prior experience in crude oil markets
• 3+ years of physical trading exposure
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field, with proven experience applying modeling techniques in commercial or research environments
• Experience in producing independent market analysis and insights
• Skilled at conducting complex analyses across multiple datasets using advancing data analytics tools
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excel in collaborative team environments while taking full ownership of deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience using Kpler data or other cargo tracking tools
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, or other data science tools

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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.

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