Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States On-site Employment

CHS Inc. is hiring a Risk Manager

About the Role

CHS Inc. is hiring a Risk Manager to manage the day-to-day risk monitoring needs of our Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). In this role, you will tackle complex problems and apply critical judgment in a fast-paced trading environment, focusing on market activity, risk measurements, limit setting, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

  • Report to the Chief Risk Officer and advance the goals of the risk department.
  • Participate in bi-weekly Firm Risk Management Unit (RMU) meetings to discuss, identify, and report risks.
  • Utilize trade and risk monitoring tools to assess and monitor risks associated with customer activities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports to regulatory agencies (CFTC, CME, MIAX, NFA).
  • Contribute to the development and compliance of the Risk Management Program per CFTC Regulation 1.11.
  • Review customer account opening documentation and assess risk profiles to determine trading limits.
  • Communicate directly with brokers and/or customers on positions, limits, and other risk topics.
  • Assess and determine customer position limits and respond to limit change requests.
  • Develop and enhance methodologies to determine risk and reporting.
  • Assist in designing, implementing, and executing risk mediation policies and procedures.
  • Use good judgment to escalate issues per CHS Hedging LLC policies and the FCM Manual.
  • Review and comment on customer money movements and oversee the daily margin call process.
  • Gather data and analysis to support senior leadership of the FCM.
  • Collaborate and develop relationships with the broader CHS Inc enterprise and its affiliates related to futures, options, and swaps.
  • Liaison with CHS Capital for credit reviews and margin financing updates.
  • Review and edit standard policies and procedures related to trade and risk monitoring processes.
  • Act as a point of contact for all risk-related audit inquiries and assessments.

What We're Looking For

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 7+ years of experience in commodity or financial markets risk management.

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting, finance or related field.
  • Understanding of futures and options and the factors that determine pricing of options.
  • Ability to handle large data sets and analytical thinking to draw effective conclusions.
  • Series 3 license, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
  • Experience working in regulated environments such as SEC and CFTC.
  • Experience in the financial services industry, particularly an FCM (Futures Commission Merchant).
  • Experience as a commodities futures and options trader.
  • Experience in answering regulatory audit inquiries and writing reports to regulatory entities.
  • Experience with Risk monitoring software (i.e. – Global Risk, XRisk).
  • Experience with trading platforms (i.e – WebOE, CQG, QST, TT, Fidessa).
  • Proficiency with coding software (i.e. - Python, C++, or SQL).
  • Experience with Power BI and similar tools.

Technical Stack

  • Risk monitoring software: Global Risk, XRisk
  • Trading platforms: WebOE, CQG, QST, TT, Fidessa
  • Coding software: Python, C++, SQL
  • Analytics: Power BI and similar tools

Team & Environment

This role is part of the CHS Hedging division and reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 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
  • Adoption assistance

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Required Skills
Risk ManagementPythonC++SQLPower BIGlobal RiskXRiskTrading PlatformsCommodity MarketsFinancial Markets
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CHS Inc.

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Department Finance and Accounting
Category other
Posted 14 days ago