Risk Management Internship

Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global food corporation with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products vital for daily life. Their operations connect farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to essential products ranging from food to fuel. With 160,000 colleagues in 70 countries, their products touch billions of lives daily. Cargill emphasizes a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for its employees and interns.

Job Description: Risk Management Internship

This is a 12-week rotational internship within Cargill’s Risk Management department, offering exposure to both trading and sales aspects of the business. The internship is designed to provide practical experience and skill development, preparing interns for their future careers.

Responsibilities:

• Trading & Market Analysis: Help monitor short-term trading strategies and positions for specific commodities, markets, or customers, differentiating between speculative and hedged positions.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in reconciling profit and loss estimates and reports.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor customer and competitor activities and industry trends.
• Sales Support: Help implement sales strategies, identify potential customers, and cultivate existing customer relationships.
• Problem Solving: Handle basic issues under supervision, escalating complex problems to appropriate staff.
• Other Duties: As assigned.

Key Capabilities Required:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities, particularly in uncertain situations.
• Comfort with risk-taking and challenging the status quo.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including persuasion and negotiation.
• Effective interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and coaching/development skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities: integrity, conviction, and courage.
• High motivation and drive to succeed.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, volatile environment.
• Willingness to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion or enrollment in a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course.
• Knowledge of commodity markets and their relation to supply and demand.

Internship Program Details:

• Duration: 12 weeks (typically May/June – August 2025).
• Compensation: hourly pay ($21.90-$30.30, dependent on graduation date and full-time employment eligibility).
• Benefits: Paid time off, access to mental health and wellbeing programs, a digital learning library, and potential housing/relocation assistance (for qualifying candidates). Minnesota-based interns receive Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave.
• Networking: Opportunities to network with other interns, employees, and mentors.
• Travel: Potential for travel during the internship.
• Career Progression: High-performing interns may be offered a return internship or full-time position.
• Location: Wayzata, MN (office or plant setting; hybrid work arrangement possible). Relocation may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. work authorization (not solely based on a student visa or third-party employer sponsorship).
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate to Wayzata, MN (if applicable).
• Ability to complete a 12-week summer internship.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.