Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst

Overview

In this role you guard data integrity for Kpler's global crude oil coverage in the Americas and translate raw flows into clear market commentary. You work at the intersection of data engineering and market research, auditing datasets to pre-empt anomalies before clients see them. You will deliver concise, data-driven updates and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address client needs. This opportunity lets you shape market narratives with rigorous analysis and cutting-edge tooling in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. You'll be at the core of turning complex cargo and refinery data into actionable insights for a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Guard data integrity by monitoring and auditing crude oil flows, inventories, and refinery data across North America
• Perform advanced market analysis of cargo movements, supply/demand trends, and freight dynamics in the Americas
• Investigate data gaps and system errors, performing root-cause analysis and coordinating with engineering for fixes
• Deliver concise, data-driven market updates (2-3 paragraphs) highlighting proprietary data without speculative forecasting
• Improve analytical workflows and leverage AI developer tools to boost efficiency
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Product, Sales, and Customer Success to address technical queries and demonstrate data value

Key requirements

• At least 5 years of crude oil or petroleum market analysis experience with deep North American knowledge
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy, or related quantitative field
• Strong SQL and/or Python skills for querying/manipulating large datasets
• Outstanding written communication for summarizing complex movements into concise updates
• Autonomy and a critical mindset toward data accuracy with end-to-end ownership

• autonomy
• strong written communication
• critical thinking
• SQL
• Python
• AI tools familiarity (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)