Senior Crude Oil Analyst

Kpler

. Conduct rigorous research on Middle Eastern physical crude and refined product markets, focusing on refinery runs, crude throughput, planned maintenance, and physical trade flows .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeDubai • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing Middle Eastern crude oil markets, with strong capabilities in data analytics, market commentary, and client communication. Proficient in utilizing energy intelligence tools and quantitative methodologies to derive insights on refinery operations and pricing mechanisms.

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Crude Oil Market AnalysisData AnalyticsKpler Cargo-Tracking DataSQLMiddle Eastern Crude Pricing Benchmarks

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Hard Skills

Data ManipulationQuantitative AnalysisMarket ResearchRefinery OperationsPricing Mechanisms

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

KplerAIS PlatformsSQLPythonR

Industry Keywords

Refinery RunsCrude ThroughputPhysical Trade FlowsOfficial Selling PricesNational Oil Company Pricing Structures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct rigorous research on Middle Eastern physical crude and refined product markets, focusing on refinery runs, crude throughput, planned maintenance, and physical trade flows
Maintain and refine proprietary supply-demand and refinery activity models, ensuring high data integrity against JODI, EIA, and IEA benchmarks
Lead analysis and client-facing insights around Middle Eastern Official Selling Prices (OSPs), pricing mechanisms, and crude grade differentials
Author research reports, market briefs, and ad-hoc commentary using proprietary cargo and inventory data
Present regional market insights in client briefings, industry webinars, and specialist media engagements
Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product Engineering teams on pre-sales discussions, data demonstrations, and analytics offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of prior professional experience analysing crude oil markets, with deep familiarity with refinery operations, trading dynamics, and physical trade flows
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or Energy Management)
Proven track record of independently researching, analysing, and writing clear, data-driven market commentary and insights
Strong data analytics and quantitative skills, with demonstrated experience manipulating complex datasets to assess supply, demand, and refinery margins
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical market context to clients, media, and cross-functional teams
Practical experience using Kpler cargo-tracking data, AIS platforms, or similar energy intelligence tools
Working familiarity with data querying and analytical tools such as SQL, Python, or R
Direct familiarity with Middle Eastern crude pricing benchmarks, national oil company (NOC) pricing structures, and regional refinery configurations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive and diverse work environment