Agricultural Prop Trader

CHS Inc. • Inver Grove Heights, MN • 2h ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity within our Global Grain and Processing (GG&P) Commercial organization. We are hiring an Ag Trader , reporting to the the Sr Director, Derivatives, and is primarily focused on proprietary trading volatility and price for the major agricultural markets. This position will also maintain existing and develop new algorithmic strategies to enhance the trade desk capabilities.

This position is onsite at our global corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Responsibilities

Proprietary trade in volatility and price for Corn/Soybean/Wheats

Owner of desk's volatility surfaces; identifying and advising on trade opportunities

Maintain Python code, back test, optimize, and execute for existing algorithmic trade strategies (and develop new)

Participate in running desk's fundamental analytics package

Perform other responsibities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

High School diploma or GED

2+ years of experience in proprietary trading

Additional Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree preferred with emphasis on Statistics/Probability/Computer-Science

Relevant trade experience in Agriculture

5+ years of experience in proprietary trading preferred

Vanilla and Exotic derivatives knowledge with experience managing Greeks/VaR

Programming ability (Python and VBA)

Strong Microsoft Excel and Data management skills

CQG trade execution and Openlink risk management

Experience on an OTC desk

Resilient and ambitious with a sense of urgency

Ability to adapt to fast changing environment

Excellent, open communication skills, both written and verbal

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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