Quantitative Risk Intern Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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Our Price Risk Solutions internship program enables the individual to build relationships with internal and external customers to assess price drivers and navigate risk in commodity markets. It is the blending of skills and knowledge in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. The Price Risk Solutions intern will practice and grow their understanding in economics, communications, customer service, risk assessment, and decision-making.

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to assess and communicate customer price risk related to commodity market pricing
• Learn customer segmentation and ways to assess customer risk profiles
• Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, trading, commercial, contracting, and trade product control
• Make occasional plant and external customer visits
• Complete and present a project that is critical to improvements in work processes and customer interaction
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

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

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.

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.

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, youll 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.

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.

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.

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: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

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Wayzata, MN
Office setting

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
Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree from an accredited program graduating between December 2027 to August 2028
Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Wayzata, MN (if applicable) for an internship opportunity
Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)
Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Strong communication skills written and oral