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Senior Analyst, RMG Market Risk

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Job ID 323104 Date posted 03/09/2026 Location : Wayzata, Minnesota Category  TRADING Job Status  Salaried Full Time

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. 
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Analyst, RMG Market Risk will identify, assess and mitigate market risk for trading activities within the Agriculture & Trading 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.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in trading and the broader business
  • 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
  • Understanding of hedging and trading optimization within processing margin businesses

Additional Information

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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