Full-Time

Grains & Oilseeds Analyst

Posted on 9/11/2024

Kpler

Kpler

501-1,000 employees

Provides data and analytics for commodity markets

Data & Analytics
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Hybrid position in London.

Category
Business Research
Strategy Research
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in science, engineering or economics.
  • At least 2 years’ experience analysing commodity markets (agriculture market exposure would be a huge plus).
  • You are skilled at carrying out complex analysis across multiple datasets using appropriate tools (High competency in using Excel. Experience of using SQL, Python, R or Tableau is a plus).
  • Experience producing insightful written analysis and presenting your findings to varied audiences.
  • Fluent in English and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work and communicate in an international cross-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
  • Collect and organize data from diverse sources promptly to maintain and expand our global supply and demand balances, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance data collection and analysis processes, and collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on product development efforts.
  • Build and maintain sophisticated quantitative models to improve forecast accuracy, directly influencing client decision-making and market strategies.
  • Work closely with experts across agricultural and related markets to integrate diverse insights, driving innovative research and comprehensive market analysis.
  • Eventually build expertise in commodities, hold a view on the market and convey that view to internal and external stakeholders through discussions, reports and presentations.

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's clients, which include portfolio managers, investment firms, and brokers, use its data to make informed decisions regarding commodity flows, storage levels, and market trends. Unlike its 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 expert insights and reliable data solutions to navigate volatile markets.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$214M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kpler's partnership with WTO boosts its credibility in global trade analytics.
  • Acquisitions of MarineTraffic and FleetMon strengthen Kpler's maritime sector presence.
  • Growing LNG markets in Asia increase demand for Kpler's cargo-tracking solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of MarineTraffic and FleetMon may cause operational challenges for Kpler.
  • Emerging data analytics startups could threaten Kpler's market share.
  • Economic downturns may impact Kpler's subscription-based revenue model.

What makes Kpler unique

  • Kpler offers real-time market intelligence for over 40 commodity markets.
  • Kpler's strategic acquisitions enhance its data analytics capabilities and market reach.
  • Kpler provides multiple access points for data integration, including API and SDK.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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