Junior Trader

Summary: The Junior Trader will prepare reports and analysis for the trading team, assisting in the physical procurement of corn for Green Plains Biorefineries. The position is responsible for research, analysis, hedging of physical corn, stress testing trading strategies, and tracking profit and loss estimate surrounding our corn origination strategy. In addition, the Junior Trader will assist with all logistics and operations required for successful grain origination.

Responsibilities

• Closely work with the corn origination team and corn procurement Directors to source physical corn for Green Plains Biorefineries
• Perform research, analysis and stress testing on trading and hedging strategies, derivative transactions, including detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis relating to agricultural commodity pricing and supply/demand
• Work with management to maximize profitability by implementing effective risk management strategies and tools with respect to corn origination
• Responsible for daily P L analytics reporting on derivatives portfolio as well as weekly trade reconciliations
• Manage trading positions, inventories, and forward positions to minimize risk and maximize profitability
• Optimize logistics, ensuring biorefineries are continuously supplied with grain
• Prepare required reports and analysis; which includes daily grain positions
• Reconcile positions and calculate monthly portfolio averages
• Set market-to-market valuations, issue and receive all margin calls with counterparties
• Assist in other duties as needed and directed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Up to four (4) years of related experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with urgency and deadlines
• Good organizational skills for multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
• Knowledge and experience in execution of futures and options is a plus
• Maintain positive professional relationships, both internal and external
• Demonstrated business acumen and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Must be technically capable of using a personal computer and a range of software applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Power Point)
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Company Description
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefits package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.