Middle Distillates Research Analyst

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities 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 (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 Desired Candidate Profile Essential: 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 Desirable Previous experience using Kpler data or other cargo tracking tools Network of market contacts Experience with SQL, Python, or other data science tools Qualifications Bachelor s degree in a technical or quantitative field, with proven experience applying modeling techniques in commercial or research environments Company Industry Oil & GasPetroleum Department / Functional Area MarketingBrand ManagementMarketing ResearchDigital Marketing Keywords Middle Distillates Research Analyst Get real-time job updates only on our App