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Full-Time

Senior Market Data Analyst

Dry Bulk Commodities

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Kpler

Kpler

201-500 employees

Provides data and analytics for commodity markets

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Houston, TX, USA

Category
Data Management
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Sales
Postman
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Tableau
JIRA
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working with large, disparate and/or unstructured data sets (advanced Excel and SQL skills and Python knowledge would be a plus).
  • Prior experience in shipping and trading, with knowledge of dry bulk commodity markets.
  • You have proven experience integrating data and ease with working with databases.
  • You have experience working with some of the following tools: JIRA, Postman, Tableau, Appsmith, Rundeck, Slack.
  • You show willingness to learn, are a team player, quick learner, and able to work within short deadlines across multiple tasks.
  • You have the ability to work and communicate in an international cross-cultural environment, with a strong focus on providing solutions.
  • You are comfortable working with ambiguity and uncovering answers to complex product development questions.
Responsibilities
  • Own Quality: Take charge of specific regions and product groups and ensure the highest standard of data quality, by reviewing internal constraints and ingesting data from external sources.
  • Continuous improvement: Identify technology and process improvements to efficiently and effectively process data and improve the data accuracy of our seaborne flows.
  • Monitor market news and developments, to first extract meaningful patterns and detect new trends and then support our product managers by providing evidence to improve business rules and algorithms.
  • Draft fast-response analysis to ad-hoc requests from clients (emails, chats, video calls and in-person meetings) and assist the sales and customer success teams in meeting clients’ data needs and optimise client engagement by adding further improvements to our internal system.

Kpler provides intelligence solutions for commodity markets, focusing on over 25 different commodities including oil, gas, LNG, and maritime freight. The company offers real-time data and analytics through various platforms such as a web-based terminal, API, SDK, and Excel add-in, allowing clients to easily integrate this information into their workflows. Kpler serves a diverse clientele, including portfolio managers and brokers, who rely on its insights for strategic decision-making. Unlike competitors, Kpler emphasizes transparency and accuracy, providing detailed insights into complex markets, such as U.S. crude oil export flows and global storage inventories. The company's goal is to empower clients with high-quality data to navigate volatile markets effectively.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$200M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

138%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kpler's selection as the official data provider for the WTO's Global Trade Data Portal underscores its industry credibility and potential for further growth.
  • The acquisition of MarineTraffic and FleetMon expands Kpler's capabilities in the maritime sector, enhancing its comprehensive data offerings.
  • A $220 million private equity funding round provides significant financial backing for future expansions and technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • The volatile nature of commodity markets can lead to unpredictable revenue streams, impacting financial stability.
  • Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions could strain resources and affect operational efficiency.

What makes Kpler unique

  • Kpler offers real-time data and analytics across more than 25 commodity markets, providing unparalleled visibility into complex markets like U.S. crude oil export flows and global storage inventories.
  • The company's multi-channel access points, including a web-based terminal, API, SDK, and Excel add-in, ensure seamless integration into clients' existing workflows, setting it apart from competitors.
  • Kpler's commitment to transparency and accuracy, along with its continuous data updates and strategic acquisitions like JBC Energy, MarineTraffic, and FleetMon, solidify its leadership in the commodity data analytics space.