Middle Distillates Research Analyst

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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.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field, with proven experience applying modeling techniques in commercial or research environments Fundamental Market Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of what makes the oil market move.

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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.

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 (refinery operations, policy changes, 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

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

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Previous experience using Kpler data or other cargo tracking tools

Network of market contacts

Experience with SQL, Python, or other data science tools

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field, with proven experience applying modeling techniques in commercial or research environments

Fundamental Market Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of what makes the oil market move. You can link physical market events to price changes and clearly explain the "why" behind Distillate market trends.

Regional Trade Flow Expertise : You understand region-specific distillate markets. You have a deep grasp of refinery landscapes and export infrastructure, and you can explain how regional developments impact global trade flows.

Market Storytelling: You can turn terminal data into a "must-read" story. You excel at providing clear, actionable insights for clients under time pressure, even when the market is moving fast and information is limited.

Intellectual Curiosity & 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.

Team First & Collaboration: You have an instinctive reflex to share information. You work alongside your global colleagues to validate your views and ensure the "Kpler View" is always the best version of the truth.