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Senior Biofuels Research Analyst

Kpler · Houston · Hybrid

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About Kpler

Unlock global trade intelligence with Kpler’s real-time data on 40+ commodities, power markets, and maritime logistics, trusted by 10,000+ organisations. Backed by Insight.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in commodity market research and analytics, with direct experience analysing US biofuel and feedstock fundamentals
  • Strong domain knowledge of the US biofuels policy stack (RFS/RIN, LCFS, clean fuel producer credits) and feedstock dynamics across UCO, tallow, and the soybean complex
  • Proven track record of building, maintaining, and refining quantitative S&D balances and price forecasting models
  • Experience analysing and managing market data (advance level use of Excel), with ability to extract meaning insights and detect market trends,
  • Solid grasp of how agricultural supply chains and energy market economics interact to drive biofuel margins
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Energy, Agricultural Science, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
More about this role

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.

As a Senior US Biofuels Analyst, you will own and build Kpler’s fundamental supply and demand (S&D) research for US biofuels and feedstocks from the ground up . Covering renewable diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, SAF, and key agricultural feedstocks (UCO, tallow, soybean oil, corn), you will turn complex market balances into an authoritative industry benchmark . By connecting Kpler's agriculture and energy research desks, you will analyze the policy drivers, trade flows, and crush economics that shape the US...

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