Kpler3mo ago

Senior Cross Commodity Analyst

United Kingdom·London,LondonFull-timesenior

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Overview

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

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Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytically rigorous cross-commodity specialist to develop integrated views across global commodity markets. This role sits at the intersection of market research, client engagement and thought leadership, requiring a deep understanding of cross-commodity dynamics, macroeconomic linkages and global trade flows.

The successful candidate will analyse relationships across multiple commodity markets, assess geopolitical and energy security developments, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for clients and stakeholders. Acting as a cross-commodity subject matter expert, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, engage directly with clients and media, and represent Kpler at industry events.

This is a high-impact role suited to an individual who combines strong analytical capability with commercial awareness and confident external presence.

Travel requirement: Approximately 20% travel expected.

Identify and analyse cross-commodity relationships, including spreads, correlations, substitution effects and macroeconomic linkages.

Monitor developments across adjacent markets (e.g. metals and soft commodities) and identify emerging themes where market attention may shift.

Develop integrated, multi-commodity views on global supply and demand dynamics.

Monitor geopolitical developments, including energy security considerations, and assess their potential impact on commodity markets.

Liaise directly with clients and external stakeholders, articulating the value proposition of Kpler’s cross-commodity data and insights.

Support pre- and post-sales activities by demonstrating cross-commodity use cases across Kpler’s product suite.

Represent Kpler at industry events, conferences, webinars and client engagements as a cross-commodity subject matter expert.

Work closely with Market Data and Insights teams across commodity verticals to ensure alignment of market views.

Contribute to thought leadership focused on cross-commodity dynamics and global trade flows.

Engage with media outlets to position Kpler as a leading authority in cross-commodity research.

Mentor and support analysts across multiple commodity verticals.

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field. Master’s degree preferred.

5–10 years’ experience in commodities research, strategy or trading, with a strong cross-commodity focus.

Strong understanding of cross-commodity trading concepts, including spreads, correlations and relative value analysis.

Proven experience analysing supply and demand balances across multiple commodity markets.

In-depth knowledge of global trade flows, logistics and the geopolitical factors influencing commodity markets.

Track record of producing high-quality, decision-relevant research and market analysis.

Ability to synthesise data across multiple markets into a coherent and actionable market narrative.

Experience working with large, proprietary datasets and quantitative analysis tools.

Comfortable engaging directly with clients and supporting commercial activities, including pre- and post-sales initiatives.

While SQL or Python is not required, the ability to manage and automate data workflows is highly desirable.

Experience in trading or portfolio strategy.

Exposure to energy, agriculture and/or metals markets.

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?

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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.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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