As a Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst, you will serve as the primary guardian of data integrity and market coverage for Kpler's global crude oil intelligence, with a dedicated focus on the Americas. Operating at the intersection of data engineering and market research, you will act as the harshest critic of our datasets-relentlessly auditing cargo flows, inventories, and refinery activity to catch errors and anticipate anomalies before they reach clients. In this autonomous role, you will transform raw physical trade flows into clear, objective market commentary, giving global market participants an unvarnished view of supply, demand, and arbitrage dynamics.
Key Responsibilities- Guard Data Integrity: Daily monitor, validate, and audit crude oil flows, inventories, and refinery data across North America to ensure unmatched accuracy and consistency.
- Perform Advanced Market Analysis: Analyze cargo movements, supply and demand trends, and freight dynamics across the Americas to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
- Resolve Data Anomalies: Proactively investigate gaps, inconsistencies, and system errors, performing root-cause analysis and partnering with engineering to implement permanent fixes.
- Deliver Concise Market Updates: Write clear, data-driven market commentary and ad-hoc updates (2-3 paragraphs) highlighting Kpler's proprietary data without speculative forecasting.
- Optimize Analytical Workflows: Drive continuous data quality improvements and leverage cutting-edge AI developer tools (such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor) to increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Data Engineering, Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams to address technical queries, support client engagement, and demonstrate data value.
Experience & BackgroundWhat you'll need (Must-haves):- At least 5 years of experience in crude oil or petroleum market analysis, featuring deep domain knowledge of North American crude flows, refining basics, and market structure.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong technical capability in querying and manipulating large datasets using SQL and/or Python.
- Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex commodity movements into concise, factual market updates.
- A high degree of autonomy and a critical mindset toward data accuracy, taking end-to-end ownership of assigned market coverage.
Nice-to-haves:- Prior experience working at an oil trading firm, energy market data intelligence provider, or financial institution.
- Broad understanding of peripheral energy markets, including refined products, LPG, and freight.
- Hands-on familiarity with geospatial/vessel tracking data, pipeline networks, and refinery infrastructure.
- Curiosity or hands-on experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) to automate daily workflows.
