Quantitative Freight Analyst – Dry Bulk

Quantitative Freight Analyst – Dry Bulk Overview

Kpler is seeking a skilled Quantitative Freight Analyst specializing in the dry bulk sector to join our London team. Our mission is to assist clients in navigating complex markets by providing insightful data and analysis in the commodities, energy, and maritime industries. Since our inception in 2014, we have been committed to delivering high-quality intelligence through user-friendly platforms, supported by a diverse team of over 850 experts from 69 countries.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data-driven models that analyze the dry bulk freight market. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, deploying, and maintaining time series forecasting models for freight rate movements and ton-mile demand.
• Building automated, reproducible analysis systems for freight market forecasting.
• Originating and owning research ideas that enhance Kpler’s dry bulk freight offerings.
• Collaborating with engineers and product owners to improve freight market data and analytical tools.
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for future development of freight research capabilities.
• Translating complex quantitative outputs into actionable insights for analysts and clients.
• Ensuring model performance through ongoing monitoring, validation, and iteration.

You may be a great fit for this position if you possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to think in systems, understanding how components interact and the feedback loops in complex markets.
• Experience in developing and maintaining time series forecasting models for freight rate movements.
• Some programming experience in Python, R, or a JVM-based language.
• Ability to translate complex quantitative outputs into actionable insights.
• A strong sense of ownership with pragmatic problem-solving skills and the ability to iterate towards end-to-end solutions.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills, capable of working in an international, cross-cultural environment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of and experience analyzing complex supply chains.
• Comfortable retrieving data from APIs and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of the fundamental supply and demand drivers of the dry bulk freight market and how routes are priced.
• Knowledge of voyage economics or seasonal commodity patterns.
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants to accelerate development and problem-solving.

Kpler is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better ideas and a better understanding of our global community’s needs.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply and join us in making impactful contributions to the market.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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