Entry Level Commodity Trader Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Commodity Trader
Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader where you can learn, grow, and make an impact from day one? As a new graduate at ADM, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while learning from experienced professionals and building the foundation for a successful career.
A few highlights about ADM:

• Named to FORTUNE's Most Admired Company List in 2026
• Recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere ,ADM's seventh consecutive year receiving this recognition
• Recognized among America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing in 2026
• Recognized among America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community
• ADM offers a variety of internships, graduate programs, leadership development opportunities and entry-level roles, with training and development designed to help early-career talent build skills and grow their careers.

Join ADM and be part of a global team connecting harvest to home while helping meet critical needs across food, feed, fuel, and industrial and consumer products.
Position Summary
Join ADM as a Commodity Trader and play a vital role in securing supply chains that help sustainably feed the world. You'll be responsible for procuring grain and oilseeds, marketing finished goods, and contributing to local trading strategies, logistics, customer relationships, and execution excellence.
Job Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, manage pricing, and optimize local bids/offers.
• Make quick, defensible decisions in a fast-paced market.
• Understand and leverage local freight market dynamics for optimal logistics.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences to differentiate ADM.
• Build positive relationships with internal teams across divisions.
• Ensure timely, accurate accounting and contract management.
• Communicate ADM's strengths and opportunities to key stakeholders

Qualifications & Attributes

• Education: Pursuing a 4-year degree in business or agriculture

• Relocation: Willingness to relocate across the U.S. as part of the program.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills.

• GPA: Minimum GPA of 2.8
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway-you might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity at ADM.
Note: Successful completion of a background check is required.
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADM.
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: