Senior US Biofuels Analyst: S&D Insights & Policy Analytics

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

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