Middle Distillates Research Analyst

Kpler

As a Research Analyst, you will contribute to the expansion of Kpler s middle distillates research coverage with a focus on the Middle East and its role within global distillates markets. This role contributes to day-to-day market analysis, data interpretation, and research production, while building expertise in regional supply-demand balances, refinery systems, and cross-basin trade flows. You will work closely with senior team members to develop actionable insights, support client engagement, and strengthen Kpler s presence across Middle East and Asia-linked distillates markets.You will instinctively collaborate with our global desks to ensure our market view is collective, validated, and world-class.

Your mission is to:

• Conduct structured analysis of middle distillates markets (diesel/gasoil/jet), linking flows, fundamentals, and pricing

• Monitor and interpret key market indicators, including refinery runs, inventories, trade flows, and pricing structures

• Track and analyse Middle East export flows and their impact on global balances, particularly into Europe, Africa, and Asia

• Support the production of written research (Market Pulse, Insights, short-form commentary) with clear, data-backed narratives

• Track and synthesise key regional developments (refinery operations, policy changes, export trends) for internal and external distribution

• Collaborate with senior analysts to develop market views and thematic research

• Support client engagement efforts, including responding to queries and contributing to presentations or webinars