Agricultural Prop Trader

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryCHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity within our Global Grain and Processing (GG&P) Commercial organization. We are hiring an Ag Trader, reporting to the the Sr Director, Derivatives, and is primarily focused on proprietary trading volatility and price for the major agricultural markets. This position will also maintain existing and develop new algorithmic strategies to enhance the trade desk capabilities. This position is onsite at our global corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in proprietary trading

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Masters degree preferred with emphasis on Statistics/Probability/Computer-Science
Relevant trade experience in Agriculture
5+ years of experience in proprietary trading preferred
Vanilla and Exotic derivatives knowledge with experience managing Greeks/VaR
Programming ability (Python and VBA)
Strong Microsoft Excel and Data management skills
CQG trade execution and Openlink risk management
Experience on an OTC desk
Resilient and ambitious with a sense of urgency
Ability to adapt to fast changing environment
Excellent, open communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Proprietary trade in volatility and price for Corn/Soybean/Wheats
Owner of desk’s volatility surfaces; identifying and advising on trade opportunities
Maintain Python code, back test, optimize, and execute for existing algorithmic trade strategies (and develop new)
Participate in running desk’s fundamental analytics package
Perform other responsibities as needed or assigned.