STUDENT INTERN - FINANCE (COMMODITY RISK) (HDQ)

About the role

This position is located at the Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND. It is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027). The role provides temporary, project-based assistance across various departments of the Cooperative and its subsidiaries, offering real-world experience to students pursuing degrees in business, engineering, technology, trades, science, and administrative fields. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations while supporting teams with hands‑on tasks appropriate to their field of study.

Responsibilities

• Review daily cash margin and prepayment requests, seek appropriate approvals, confirm with counterparty or communicate any disputes, and process for payment.
• Review daily price imports and coordinate corrections if needed.
• Assemble and distribute various credit reports and other risk reports as needed.
• Assist with the assembly of information for and documentation of counterparty credit analysis.
• Monitor for new commodity trades entered into the trade capture system, review them for accuracy and completeness, and process for approval or follow‑up with trader for corrections.
• Work with the manager and staff members of the Commodity Risk area to enhance commodity profit and loss monitoring and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full‑time student in a four‑year accounting, business, or finance related field with at least two years completed or be a recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Provide a transcript at time of application (application will not be reviewed without it).
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and move about the office building; occasional reaching below and above shoulder level; constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery; bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds; pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds; finger dexterity and hand coordination.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Pay

$23.50 per hour

Schedule

Summer 2027: approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027.