Trader

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the achievement of annual trading goals by utilizing approved strategies.
• Successfully manage commodity positions within risk limits. 
• Communicates and operates within the strategies outlined by the Head of Trading.
• Propose new financial and physical fluid trading strategies.  
• Stay up to date on industry best practices, competitive landscape, freight spreads and market opportunities. 
• Liaise with and strengthen relationships with all internal stakeholders: FP&A, plant management, logistics and portfolio management etc.
• Manage and coordinate new/existing customer or supplier relationships.
• Execute physical fluid commodity trades within a diverse customer base including trading counterparts, end users, processors etc.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to challenge consensus views and resilience when faced with adversity. 
• Willingness to be available after-hours and on weekends to monitor market developments, assist customers/team members, and any other issues that may come up. 
• Knowledge and curiosity of commodity and financial markets including futures, options, swaps, and forwards.  

• Ability to work as a team player and work with a cross functional team. 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment. 
• Highly motivated with a rigorous attention to detail and commercial mindset. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deliverables. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to secure/implement transactions with physical users.
• Ability to develop analytical models and interpret market data is helpful.

Nice To Have's: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a mathematical, economic or finance field of study.

• 2 years of experience trading financials or commodity risk positions.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering trading results in a P&L driven environment.  
• Proven success working with and influencing a cross functional team to reach companywide initiative. 

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible working arrangement where applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.