DFA Risk Management Team MemberAs a DFA Risk Management team member, your goal will be to help dairy farmers understand and utilize risk management tools to achieve financial stability. 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.Location: this position can be located at the DFA office in Syracuse, NY or Kansas City, KSJob 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 farmer-owners 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 farmer-owners and internal stakeholders about markets and price risk management This may involve developing outreach campaigns to promote and share educational content during farm visits, meetings and conferencesLead a significant subset of relationships with DFA farmer-owners 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 farm-owners in DFA's Areas.
Develop strong working knowledge of a wide range of DFA products and services, include farm supplies, insurance and lending services, as well as a thorough understanding of risk management toolsPresent to small groups of farmer-owners and DFA employees on topics such as risk management, milk pricing and dairy market dynamicsEstablish your own schedule and balance plans to attend meetings, take trips to visit farmer-owners and participate in events to work with farmersThe 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.Minimum Requirements:Education 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 Syracuse, NY or 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 neededMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishTravel: 50% - 75% (up to 2 weeks per month)An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans