Brazil onlyAt 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. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
Your future position
As a Junior Risk and Compliance Analyst, you will support Kpler’s Risk & Compliance function by delivering data-driven maritime risk and sanctions-related analysis for clients and internal teams across the Americas. You will strengthen regional analyst presence, improve responsiveness to local market dynamics, support pre-sales and client retention, and contribute to Kpler’s broader growth in maritime risk and compliance intelligence. This aligns with the team plan to expand analyst coverage into strategic hubs and establish an Americas analyst presence to support regional clients and pre-sales efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse maritime risk, sanctions exposure, compliance red flags, and vessel behaviour.
- Support pre-sales, customer success, and account teams with timely risk and compliance insights for client conversations and commercial opportunities.
- Produce recurring and ad hoc intelligence outputs, including short briefs, analyst notes, case studies, and client-facing material.
- Investigate vessel behaviour and ownership / identity patterns using AIS, cargo, and related maritime datasets.
- Contribute to regional risk briefings, webinars, white papers, and thought-leadership content for Kpler’s market presence.
- Capture client feedback and market needs to help shape product improvements and regional market alignment.
- Escalate sensitive or complex compliance questions to senior team members when appropriate.
- Maintain high editorial and analytical standards across deliverables.
- Collaborate with the wider R&C and commercial teams to help improve win rates, retention, and client trust.
Experience & Background
- 2 years of experience in maritime risk, sanctions, compliance, intelligence, shipping analytics, or a related maritime role
- Experience working with structured data, desk research, or analytical reporting
- Basic understanding of maritime trade, sanctions frameworks, or vessel behaviour analysis
- Ability to turn complex data into concise, practical insights for internal and external audiences
- Experience supporting commercial teams or client-facing requests
- Exposure to North / South American shipping, commodities, insurance, or financial compliance topics
- Familiarity with AIS, vessel tracking, ownership research, or maritime datasets
- Experience in a B2B intelligence, SaaS, shipping, or compliance environment
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Desirable:
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to work with maritime datasets, vessel intelligence, and risk indicators
- Clear written communication for client-friendly outputs
- Good command of Excel / SQL and presentation tools
- Ability to synthesise commercial, regulatory, and maritime information
- Curiosity and sound judgement
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborative mindset
- Reliability and ownership
- Willingness to learn and receive feedback
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