Senior LNG Freight Analyst

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 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape.

Kpler Insight is looking for an experienced LNG Freight Analyst to support and develop our LNG freight market research. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining in-house models related to LNG freight dynamics, providing data-driven insights, and producing market-relevant written content as part of Kpler's comprehensive research offering. The role will operate as part of the Insight team, producing weekly and monthly reports and interacting with clients to present Kpler’s view on LNG freight dynamics.

Your mission is to:

• Identify, research, and report on key developments in the global LNG freight market for Kpler Insight’s client base.
• Develop and maintain in-house models to analyse ton-mile demand, implications for freight and freight rates, vessel utilisation, and trade patterns.
• Produce actionable insights through reports, articles, and commentary on LNG freight trends and their implications for the wider LNG market.
• Track commissioning, scraping, upgrading activities as well as conversions to FSRUs across the entire LNG fleet.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Kpler’s LNG freight market coverage.
• Actively engage with stakeholders, including clients, media, and industry participants, to promote research and market insights developed at Kpler.
• Organise and deliver webinars, presentations, and participate in conferences to share market expertise.

You could be a good fit if you:

• Have at least 3 years of experience analyzing and modelling freight markets, commodity markets, or the shipping industry.
• Are proficient in analysing complex datasets, with advanced skills in Excel and data handling.
• Have coding experience with tools/languages such as SQL, Python, or VBA, enabling efficient data analysis and model development.
• Knowledge of global LNG supply-demand fundamentals and their interaction with freight markets.
• Possess a strong understanding of LNG shipping, including vessel types, route economics, and trade flows.
• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience creating high-quality reports and delivering insights to stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong logical thinking, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear conclusions.
• Are passionate about shipping and energy markets, with a keen interest in understanding and forecasting market dynamics.

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