Commodity Risk & Trading Manager
$150,000–$175,000 year
On-siteRockford, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Develop and oversee commodity risk management and hedging strategies while monitoring trading and merchandising activities for compliance with policies, risk limits, and regulatory requirements. Analyze market conditions and risk exposures to provide recommendations supporting business decisions, establish position limits, and evaluate market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks. Partner with commercial, merchandising, finance, and operations teams to ensure trading aligns with strategic objectives, prepare risk reports for senior leadership, and maintain internal control frameworks. Review commodity contracts for guideline compliance and collaborate with external advisors to optimize mitigation strategies. Requires Series 3/30 registration, 7+ years in commodity trading, and ability to travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in commodity merchandising, trading, procurement, risk management, or a related agricultural business function
- Strong understanding of commodity markets, hedging strategies, futures and options, and risk management principles
- Experience managing market, credit, and operational risk within an agricultural or commodity-based business environment
- Series 3 and/or Series 30 registration, or the ability to obtain required licensing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to travel as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of grain, feed ingredient, livestock, poultry, or related agricultural markets
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