Oil Market Analyst

Kpler kpler.com Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

Hybrid Hungary Full-time Mid-level Market Research

Mid-level Market Research role at Kpler. Hungary · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Keep dirty petroleum products data complete and reliable across assigned markets, flows, and regions
Investigate discrepancies at scale, trace their causes, and implement lasting corrections
Validate, ingest, and backtest large datasets against external benchmarks
Coordinate DPP data operations with scraping, product, and engineering teams
Lead data initiatives, align related products, mentor junior analysts, and turn client feedback into improvements

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, energy, data science, or a related discipline
At least three years in oil markets, with strong crude or refined products experience
Knowledge of global trade flows, shipping, and refinery dynamics
Strong data skills across advanced Excel, intermediate SQL, and basic-to-intermediate Python
You can troubleshoot complex data issues, apply validation methods, and move initiatives forward independently

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can combine oil-market knowledge with hands-on data investigation and quality improvement. You’ll work with product, engineering, data scraping, and commercial teams, while supporting junior analysts. The position is hybrid in Hungary and requires autonomous initiative.

From the employer

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. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 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.

Your future position

Oil Market Data Analyst is responsible for owning and driving the quality, coverage, and development of Kpler’s dirty petroleum products (DPP) data (e.g. fuel oil, VGO, feedstocks, bitumen/asphalt) across key regions and flows.
You will act as a data and market focal point, proactively identifying gaps, improving methodologies, and leading initiatives that enhance data quality and product value. This includes working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams, as well as mentoring more junior analysts.

Your mission is to:

Own end-to-end data quality and coverage for assigned DPP markets, flows, and geographies
Lead complex data investigations, identify root causes of discrepancies, and implement structural fixes
Perform and oversee large-scale data validation, ingestion, and backtesting against external benchmarks
Act as a Data Ops focal point for DPP, working closely with Data Scraping, Product, and Engineering teams
Proactively identify gaps in data coverage and drive initiatives to improve granularity and accuracy
Leverage market knowledge to challenge data, make informed assumptions, and guide corrections
Contribute to cross-product alignment (Flows, Refineries, S&D, Freight), ensuring consistency and integrity
Lead or contribute to medium-to-high complexity data/product initiatives and improvements
Support and mentor junior analysts, raising overall team capability
Engage with commercial teams (Sales/CS) to translate client feedback into actionable improvements

You could be a match if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Energy, Data Science, or related field
3+ years of experience in oil markets, with strong Crude or refined oil products exposure
Strong understanding of global trade flows, shipping, and refinery dynamics
Proven experience working with large, complex datasets and driving data quality improvements
Advanced data handling skills - Excel (Advanced), SQL (Intermediate), Python (Basic to intermediate)
Deep understanding of data flows, data processing, and validation methodologies
Strong data investigation and troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to translate market context into data driven decisions
Ability to operate autonomously and drive initiatives forward

Desirable

Market knowledge of DPP flows, arbitrage, and infrastructure
Experience working with geospatial / satellite / vessel tracking data
Familiarity with data pipelines, scraping, or data architecture concepts

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? We make things happen We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile. We build together We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges. We are here to help We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach. Our People Pledge 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. By applying, I confirm that I have read and accept the Staff Privacy Notice