Risk Management Internship
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Job Description
About Cargill:
Cargill is a global food corporation with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. A family-owned company, they provide food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products vital to daily life. Their operations connect farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to essential goods ranging from food to fuel. With 160,000 employees in 70 countries, Cargill’s products touch billions of lives daily. The company 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.
Responsibilities:
• Trading & Market Analysis: Monitor short-term trading strategies and positions for specific commodities, markets, or customers, differentiating between speculative and hedged activities.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in reconciling profit and loss estimates and reports.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor customer and competitor activity, as well as broader industry trends.
• Sales Support: Contribute to sales strategy implementation, identifying potential customers, and nurturing existing relationships.
• Problem Solving: Handle basic issues under supervision, escalating complex problems to senior staff.
• Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Risk management aptitude and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Excellent oral and written communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills, including coaching and development capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities (integrity, conviction, courage).
• Motivation, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to relocate (if applicable) and accept challenging responsibilities.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (excluding student visas or third-party sponsored visas).
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Availability for a 12-week summer internship (May/June – August 2025).
• Strong analytical, prioritization, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Completed, enrolled in, or planning to complete introductory college-level economics (micro or macro).
• Knowledge of commodity markets and the ability to interpret macro/microeconomic events on local supply/demand.
Location & Work Environment: Wayzata, MN. The role is primarily office-based, but offers flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. The successful candidate must be willing to work in either an office or plant setting.
