kpler - Senior Research Analyst, Gasoline
Requirements
• At least 5 years of experience in refined products research or market analysis, with deep domain expertise in Gasoline and light-end products. • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. • Strong technical understanding of Asia-Pacific and Middle East gasoline markets, including octane grades (RON 92/95/97), blendstocks (reformate, alkylate, MTBE, ethanol), and key trade routes. • Proven capability in analysing and manipulating structured datasets in Excel to build coherent market balances. • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with experience presenting complex market ideas to executive clients and external audiences. • Established track record of publishing independent market research notes and forming directional market views. • Familiarity with Chinese regulatory policies, export quota mechanisms, or an existing network of market contacts across Asia. • Practical familiarity with Kpler data, AIS cargo-tracking platforms, or refinery linear programming (LP) models. • Working knowledge of data analytics and programming tools such as Python or SQL. • We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? • We make things happen • We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile. • We build together • We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges. • We are here to help • We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach. • Our People Pledge • Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Responsibilities
• Drive regional market analysis: Lead structured research on East of Suez gasoline markets, linking vessel flows, refinery runs, inventory shifts, blending economics, and pricing signals into defensible market views. • Evaluate key supply and demand drivers: Formulate and maintain forward-looking perspectives on Chinese export quota policies, Indian and Middle Eastern export capacity, Indonesian import demand, and regional blending margins. • Author high-impact research publications: Write and publish regular market reports, thematic Insights, and actionable trade recommendations with clear directional calls and evidence-anchored conclusions. • Assess policy, mandates, and infrastructure: Track refinery turnarounds, export duties, sanctions, and regulatory shifts such as octane specifications and ethanol blending mandates to quantify their impact on inter-basin flows. • Audit cargo movements and blendstock flows: Cross-validate real-time vessel tracking and flow data against refinery yields, stocks, and consumption to identify blendstock misclassifications, yield anomalies, and re-export patterns. • Lead commercial client engagement: Present regional market views at industry conferences and client webinars, handle complex market queries, and support commercial pre-sales discussions. • Shape product innovation: Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to identify coverage gaps in East of Suez gasoline and blendstock benchmarks to guide the data platform roadmap.
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