Trading Data & Analytics Internship
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Job Description
About Cargill
Cargill is a global, family-owned company that operates in 70 countries and employs over 160,000 people. Their mission is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Cargill connects farmers to markets, provides customers with essential ingredients, and brings daily essentials to families around the world. Their diverse portfolio includes food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products.
Trading Data & Analytics Internship
This internship is within Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where the team focuses on improving animal lives through better nutrition.
Internship Goals:
• Gain real-world experience and learn from experts.
• Contribute to solving global issues in the food and agriculture industry.
• Develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
• Build your professional network and gain valuable industry connections.
Trading Data Analytics (TDA) Team:
The TDA team is a diverse group of professionals from various disciplines including agronomists, economists, statisticians, meteorologists, and data scientists. They generate short, medium, and long-term market insights for Cargill’s global processing and trading businesses.
Your Responsibilities:
• Develop and support supply and demand forecasting models for different commodities.
• Analyze market pricing and data using fundamental and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Participate in crop survey tours and interact with industry specialists.
Key Capabilities for Success:
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable taking and managing risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Leadership qualities of integrity, conviction, and courage.
• Adaptable and flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits of the Internship:
• Paid internship with a competitive hourly rate.
• Access to comprehensive learning resources.
• Opportunities for volunteer and community outreach.
• Networking events and leadership development opportunities.
• Potential for full-time employment after the internship.
Required Qualifications:
• Right to work in the U.S. (not based on a student or third-party sponsored visa).
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Agronomy, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026.
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate to Wayzata, MN.
• Ability to complete a 12-week internship during the summer (May/June – August 2025).
• Proven ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to manage uncertainty in a statistical and methodical way.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Programming and data modeling skills (R, Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of commodity markets.
Location: Wayzata, MN.
Work Environment: Office setting with flexibility for hybrid arrangements.