Risk Management Intern - Wayzata, MN

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

At a Glance:

To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application. 

Your Internship:

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters. 

Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career. 

Risk Management Internship:

This internship is designed to provide exposure to Cargill Risk Management's business, with hands-on experience in both trading and sales.

Your work:

• Help monitor the short-term trading strategies and books for a specific commodity, market or customer based on speculative and hedged positions.
• Assist teammates reconcile routine or repetitive profit and loss estimates and reports.
• Monitor customer and competitor activity and industry trends.
• Help implement sales strategies, identify potential customers and foster existing customer relationships.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Capabilities for Success:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain
• Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others
• Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage
• Motivated and driven to succeed
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment
• Willing to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities.

Our Programming:

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. 

• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. 

• Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S. 

Internship Details:

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration. 
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked. 
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work. 
• Interns may have the opportunity to travel during their term. 
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year. 

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:   

• Paid time off* 

• Mental Health and Wellbeing program 

• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify  

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law. 

Compensation:

The expected hourly rate for this position is $23.13-$32.02. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment. 

Our Network:

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from the early careers team, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor. 

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

Job Locations:

• Wayzata, MN
• Plant or office setting, must be open to working in either type of setting
• Majority of work week will be in office but there will be flexibility for hybrid work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, finance, business, mathematics, or a related major from an accredited program graduating between December 2027 and August 2028
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Wayzata, MN, if applicable, for an internship opportunity
• Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course
• Knowledge of commodity markets to translate macro and micro events into local supply and demand distortions

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.