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Senior Analyst, RMG Market Risk

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Job ID 321220 Date posted 01/28/2026 Location : Wayzata, Minnesota Category  TRADING Job Status  Salaried Full Time

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Analyst, RMG Market Risk will identify, assess and mitigate market risk for trading activities within the Food Enterprise. In this role, you will establish risk management procedures and processes to ensure adherence to risk policies and you will identify potential losses due to market factors for trading.

Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct market analysis to identify and assess market risk requiring a deep understanding of market concepts and a thorough knowledge of a product or financial area, including market liquidity and volatility, pricing, trading and hedging strategies.
  • Build and use models for options and derivatives trading to show the implied risk using metrics like Value-at-Risk (VaR).
  • Estimate the potential financial consequences of an occurring loss using scenario and stress analysis
  • Execute long term projects with budgetary and timeline oversight.
  • You will work under minimal supervision and independently handle complex issues while referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of Market Risk concepts
  • Experience in a trading environment and/or analyzing commodity markets
  • Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • Strong interpersonal skills – able to build trust and collaborate with traders and cross-functional teams

Additional Detail

The expected salary for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. 

At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions). 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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