4-7 years of relevant work experience in risk management or commodity trading.
Deep understanding of commodity trading mechanics and P&L dynamics.
Strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Experience with reporting or data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems and IT migration projects.
Responsibilities
Lead validation and reconciliation of commodity positions and P&L.
Identify and resolve discrepancies and reporting issues promptly.
Drive process improvements and optimization in reporting.
Partner with IT and project teams for system enhancements.
Provide risk and control guidance on new products and trade flows.
Coach and mentor team to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
Opportunity to enhance reporting integrity and risk governance.
Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Involvement in ongoing transformation initiatives in trading.
Access to tools for reporting optimization and process standardization.
Engagement with various cross-functional teams for comprehensive project involvement.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Analyst, Risk Management Group Trade Product Control supports the Food Americas business, with a primary focus on Protein North America, by ensuring accurate and transparent position, profit and loss (P&L) and compliance reporting for financial and physical commodity trading activities. This role operates in a fast-paced production environment and plays a key part in strengthening reporting integrity, risk governance and process standardization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical problem solving-skills, resilience in ambiguity and a proactive, action-oriented mindset. The position collaborates closely with Trading, Market Risk, Finance, FX stakeholders and IT and Project teams to enhance reporting processes and support ongoing transformation initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
POSITION & PROFIT AND LOSS REPORTING: Lead validation and reconciliation of complex commodity positions and P&L. Identify and resolve discrepancies, limit breaches and reporting issues. Deliver accurate and timely reporting aligned with business, regulatory and audit requirements. Ensure transparency of FX impacts in partnership with stakeholders.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & STANDARDIZATION: Drive reporting optimization, automation and process simplification. Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions. Support the development and implementation of standardized TPC practices.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP: Provide risk and control guidance on new products, trade flows and system changes. Partner with IT and Project teams on system enhancements and modernization efforts. Translate complex trading and financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders. Proactively engage key stakeholders to anticipate emerging risks, align priorities and drive effective resolution of complex reporting challenges.
CAPABILITY & RISK MINDSET: Indirectly coach and mentor Food Americas TPC team members to strengthen structured problem solving, critical thinking, business acumen and risk discipline. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of commodity trading mechanics and profit & loss drivers
Experience communicating with various stakeholders
Preferred Requirements
Experience with reporting or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
