DFA Risk Management Analyst

General Purpose:

At Dairy Farmers of America, you approach work each day knowing that you are making a difference by helping dairy farm families. As a DFA Risk Management team member, your goal will be to help dairy farmers, processors and customers understand and utilize risk management tools to achieve financial stability, as a part of the DFA Risk Management team. By helping manage price risk, you're creating opportunities for dairy farmers across the U.S. to achieve their families' goals.

You will build meaningful relationships within our team and across DFA, gain experience and knowledge in a rapidly-growing industry, and take on significant responsibilities from day one in a supportive, collaborative environment. As the largest global dairy cooperative, DFA impacts people at every point of the supply chain, from farmers to consumers. The breadth and scope of DFA's operations are significant, and the opportunities for growth and development within DFA are substantial.

DFA utilizes a flexible work environment offering a blended remote and in-office schedule. We are focused on maintaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, operate and serve. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better decisions, more creative innovation, more effective problem solving, and strong customer and consumer relationships. To achieve these goals, we are committed to fostering and strengthening a culture of openness, inclusion, constant introspection and continued growth.

Location: This is an office-based position in DFA's headquarters in Kansas City, KS

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gain an expertise in milk pricing economics and commodity price hedging practices
• Learn conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, programs and procedures within DFA Risk Management
• Maintain an understanding of market and business conditions and be able to summarize findings from multiple streams of data
• Partner with the team on impactful projects relating to educating and informing DFA farmer-owners, customers and internal business units about markets and price risk management. This may involve contributing to our website and publications, utilizing our systems/databases, and analyzing data.
• Support our risk management desk, by inputting forward contract and/or Dairy Revenue Protection orders, and support other crop insurance offerings
• Perform daily processes to maintain our accounts and databases.
• Contribute to continual improvement of DFA Risk Management programs and services
• Develop an appreciation and show active interest in developing an understanding of Dairy Farmers of America, including DFA's business, programs and services and philosophy, as well as those of the dairy industry
• Continue self-education of commodity risk management markets, tools and programs, and regulatory 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.

Travel: up to 15%

Education and Experience:

• 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
• Position location in Kansas City headquarters' hybrid remote and in-office environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication style
• Ability to effectively analyze data and insights, and summarize information
• A collaborative, team-focused attitude
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word & others such as programs and databases
• Detail-oriented
• Accountable for own contributions
• A desire to learn and willingness to accept coaching, while demonstrating critical thinking
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities
• An interest in growth opportunities that focus on building relationships with our farmer-owners, internal counterparts and/or customers
• Acts ethically in all matters, without exception, and adheres adhering to the Value Integrity Code of Conduct
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as needed
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer