Kpler
commodities, energy, and maritime sectors
MiddleDistillatesResearchAnalyst
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“Middle Distillates Research Analyst at Kpler. Skills: Middle distillates markets analysis, Data analysis, Market analysis, Research production, SQL, Python. Conduct structured analysis of middle distillates markets (diesel/gasoil/jet), linking flows, fundamentals, and pricing. Monitor and interpret key market indicators, including refinery runs, inventories, trade flows, and pricing structures”
What You'll Achieve.
Empower organisations to make informed decisions; Stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape; Contribute to the expansion of Kpler’s middle distillates research coverage; Develop actionable insights; Strengthen Kpler’s presence across Middle East and Asia-linked distillates markets; Ensure our market view is collective, validated, and world-class; Provide clear, actionable insights for clients under time pressure
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving; When data doesn’t make sense or a ship goes 'dark,' you don’t stop until you’ve investigated the anomaly and found the truth
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–4 years of experience in refined products markets, with exposure to middle distillates, Familiarity with Middle East and/or Asia distillates markets, including export-oriented trade flows, Fundamental knowledge of supply and demand (S&D) balances and how they influence trade flows and pricing, Understanding of key regional dynamics, including refinery systems, export infrastructure, and trade linkages, Experience contributing to market analysis and written research outputs, Experience working with structured datasets to support analysis, verbal and written communication skills, Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Nice to Have
Previous experience using Kpler data or other cargo tracking tools, Network of market contacts, Experience with SQL, Python, or other data science tools
What You'll Do.
Conduct structured analysis of middle distillates markets (diesel/gasoil/jet)
Monitor and interpret key market indicators
including refinery runs
and pricing structures
Track and analyse Middle East export flows and their impact on global balances
particularly into Europe
Support the production of written research (Market Pulse
short-form commentary) with clear
data-backed narratives
Track and synthesise key regional developments (refinery operations
export trends) for internal and external distribution
Collaborate with senior analysts to develop market views and thematic research
Support client engagement efforts
including responding to queries and contributing to presentations or webinars
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Instinctively collaborate with our global desks to ensure our market view is collective, validated, and world-class; Work alongside your global colleagues to validate your views and ensure the 'Kpler View' is always the best version of the truth; Foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges
Communication Scope
Verbal and written communication skills; Clear, data-backed narratives; Market Storytelling
Full Job Description
## 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 700 experts from 35+ 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 Research Analyst, you will contribute to the expansion of Kpler’s middle distillates research coverage with a focus on the Middle East and its role within global distillates markets. This role contributes to day-to-day market analysis, data interpretation, and research production, while building expertise in regional supply-demand balances, refinery systems, and cross-basin trade flows. You will work closely with senior team members to develop actionable insights, support client engagement, and strengthen Kpler’s presence across Middle East and Asia-linked distillates markets.You will instinctively collaborate with our global desks to ensure our market view is collective, validated, and world-class. Your mission is to: Conduct structured analysis of middle distillates markets (diesel/gasoil/jet), linking flows, fundamentals, and pricing Monitor and interpret key market indicators, including refinery runs, inventories, trade flows, and pricing structures Track and analyse Middle East export flows and their impact on global balances, particularly into Europe, Africa, and Asia Support the production of written research (Market Pulse, Insights, short-form commentary) with clear, data-backed narratives Track and synthesise key regional developments (refiner
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