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Dairy Farmers of America · 5 days ago

DFA Risk Management Analyst

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Dairy Farmers of America is a global dairy cooperative that supports dairy farm families. The DFA Risk Management Analyst will help dairy farmers and customers understand price risk management tools, while building expertise in milk pricing and commodity markets.

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

Risk managementAgricultural commodity tradingData analysisExcel proficiencyPower BICommunication skillsLeadership interestEnglish proficiencyTeam collaborationAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Associate's Degree from an accredited college, preferably in business or agriculture, or relevant work experience

Prior knowledge or experience in risk management, agricultural commodity trading in the dairy industry preferred

Clarity and professionalism in written and spoken communication, with an ability to effectively tailor communications to different audiences/stakeholders and make complicated concepts easier to understand

A collaborative, team-focused attitude, working effectively with others to solve problems, achieve team goals, and support a culture of shared success

A desire to learn and willingness to accept coaching and peer feedback, while demonstrating critical thinking

Familiarity with Excel or similar tools for working with data, with the ability to build skills such as creating/editing charts/tables and using intermediate-level formulas. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to grow your data skillset (independently and/or with support from teammates) is valued

Ability to effectively analyze data and convey insights

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, and an aptitude to learn multiple new industry- or role-specific programs and databases

Strong attention to detail. Accuracy in our work helps mitigate our business risks and gives our stakeholders the confidence to make informed decisions and trust us as their partners

Accountability for own contributions, including taking ownership over understanding both the 'how' and 'why' of processes you participate in

An interest in growth opportunities that may focus on taking leadership roles in processes and projects, developing subject matter expertise, and/or building relationships with farmer-owners, customers, and internal stakeholders

Ability to adapt to changing business priorities

Willingness to work flexible hours, as needed

Must be able to read, write and speak English