Commodity Risk Management Associate

Responsibilities

• Learns all the functions, strategies and techniques to become an effective risk management consultant.
• Completes risk management training curriculum including classroom instruction and on-site learning under the guidance of an experienced Risk Management Consultant(s).
• Develops expertise in at least one assigned commodity area.
• Learn and become a Livestock Insurance Agent.
• Possesses strong quantitative skills.
• Manages several time-sensitive deadlines effectively.
• Manages client relationships and educates them on commodities trading and risk management.
• Analyzes individual client operations to determine market exposure, price sensitivity and financial risks.
• Performs market analysis, including reporting on commodities production, weather, supply and demand variables, and provides risk mitigation and margin enhancement strategies for clients.
• Assesses risk management processes and functions, monitors trading risks and identifies underlying risk exposure.
• Develops and recommends fact-based risk mitigation and margin enhancement strategies for clients.
• Executes physical contracts, futures, options and Swaps that support commodity risk management strategies.
• Maintains and analyzes risk reports pertaining to trading activities.
• Participates in analysis and reconciliation of positions and P&L reported by trading team.
• Monitors trading activities and exposures to ensure they are within approved policies and limits.
• Prepares and runs econometric models for fundamental commodity forecasting and analysis.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, as you’ll need to build your own business.
• Proven time management skills.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.
• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Education / Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related fields preferred.
• Series 3 license required (must obtain within first 6 months of employment; company will cover cost).
• Livestock Insurance Agent License (must obtain, company will cover cost).