Risk Management SpecialistEducate DFA's team members and customers on utilizing risk management tools to achieve financial stability. By helping manage price risk, you're creating opportunities to build a stronger cooperative for dairy farmers across the U.S. Apply solid knowledge and experience within risk management to independently manage a segment of the DFA Risk Management program.
Connect with members, internal plants, internal divisions, and commercial customers to help them understand agricultural markets and price risk management tools. Execute the fundamentals of the risk management program while assisting with higher level initiatives. Lead projects as assigned to analyze and develop risk management business opportunities.
Make recommendations and suggestions for program and operational effectiveness and support day-to-day activities of less experienced analysts.Location: This position can be based at a DFA office in one of the following areas: Kansas City, KS, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX or Denver, COJob Duties and Responsibilities:Showcase expertise in milk pricing economics and commodity price hedging practices and demonstrate conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, programs and procedures within DFA Risk ManagementMake and take calls to and from stakeholders in DFA's commercial customer base and business units to engage in low levels of strategy development, take orders, follow up on working orders, and stay engaged in building consistencyLead projects as assigned relating to educating and informing DFA customers and internal stakeholders about markets and price risk management This may involve developing outreach campaigns to promote and share educational content during visits, meetings and conferencesLead a significant subset of relationships with DFA business units in risk management services, providing concierge service as needed, engaging with them on a regular cadence, and with an approach that works for their dairyBuild and maintain strong relationship with DFA personnel, particularly those working with customers and within milk marketing departments. Develop strong working knowledge of market and business conditions impacting DFAPresent to small groups of DFA employees, customers and farmer-owners on topics such as risk management, milk pricing and dairy market dynamicsEstablish your own schedule and balance plans to attend meetings, take trips to engage across the Cooperative and participate in events to work with customers and industry partnersThe 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 requiredEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree from an accredited college, preferably in business or agriculture, or relevant work experience.5 years or more experience in risk management, agricultural commodity trading in the dairy industry preferredProject management experience preferredPosition location in Kansas City, KS hybrid remote and in-office environmentsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong communication style that works to build consensus through communication across the chainAbility to deliver DFA's elevator pitch, as well as the DFA Risk Management elevator pitchOutstanding analytical and critical thinking skills that showcase understanding of a decision's impact on businessA collaborative mindset with an ability to lead and influence across the teamStrong understanding and use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word & other programs and databasesAbility to balance multiple projects from stakeholders across the business and across DFAHigh level of accountability for own projects and work, as well as team contributions and resultsA desire to be coached, as well an ability to coach and develop other team membersAdaptable to changing business priorities, and shows ability to quickly change direction and challenge when appropriateActs ethically in all matters, without exception, and adheres to the Value Integrity Code of ConductWillingness to work flexible hours, as needed Showcase expertise in milk pricing economics and commodity price hedging practicesMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishTravel: 25% - 50% (up to 1 week per month)An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans