Dairy Farmers of America · 3 months ago
DFA Risk Management Analyst
Kansas City, KS, 66111, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDairy Farmers of America is the largest global dairy cooperative, and they are seeking a DFA Risk Management Analyst to help dairy farmers, processors, and customers understand and utilize price risk management tools. The role involves building expertise in milk pricing and commodity markets while supporting the risk management desk and contributing to publications.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Grow and maintain an expertise in milk pricing, commodity price hedging, futures/options, dairy/cattle insurance products, the dairy industry, and relevant commodity markets
Build a strong foundation of DFA Risk Management business knowledge through cross-exposure to programs, processes and insights focused on DFA farmer-owners, customers, internal stakeholders, and team operations
Support our risk management desk throughout the life cycle of forward contracts and crop insurance, from generating initial agreements/applications through processing final settlements for forward contracts and crop insurance coverage
Create reports and perform processes to maintain our systems, accounts, and databases
Help our team identify and act upon opportunities to engage and educate an expanding user base of farmer-owners, customers, and internal stakeholders
Contribute to regular DFA Risk Management publications, which may include writing, editing, developing charts/tables, working in our website/texting service/email service, and brainstorming content
Partner with members of DFA Risk Management team and/or other DFA business units on projects to expand and deepen the reach of DFA Risk Management. This may involve developing new resources and analyzing data
Suggest and support implementation of ideas for continual improvement of DFA Risk Management processes, programs, and services
Develop an understanding of Dairy Farmers of America’s business, programs/services, and philosophy
Act ethically in all matters, without exception, and adhere to the Value Integrity Code of Conduct and regulatory and compliance requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
Grow and maintain an expertise in milk pricing, commodity price hedging, futures/options, dairy/cattle insurance products, the dairy industry, and relevant commodity markets
Build a strong foundation of DFA Risk Management business knowledge through cross-exposure to programs, processes and insights focused on DFA farmer-owners, customers, internal stakeholders, and team operations
Support our risk management desk throughout the life cycle of forward contracts and crop insurance, from generating initial agreements/applications through processing final settlements for forward contracts and crop insurance coverage
Create reports and perform processes to maintain our systems, accounts, and databases
Help our team identify and act upon opportunities to engage and educate an expanding user base of farmer-owners, customers, and internal stakeholders
Contribute to regular DFA Risk Management publications, which may include writing, editing, developing charts/tables, working in our website/texting service/email service, and brainstorming content
Partner with members of DFA Risk Management team and/or other DFA business units on projects to expand and deepen the reach of DFA Risk Management. This may involve developing new resources and analyzing data
Suggest and support implementation of ideas for continual improvement of DFA Risk Management processes, programs, and services
Develop an understanding of Dairy Farmers of America's business, programs/services, and philosophy
Act ethically in all matters, without exception, and adhere to the Value Integrity Code of Conduct and regulatory and compliance requirements
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
Family Features
2025-11-04
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