Corporate Strategy Analyst Intern 2027

Cargill • Shorewood, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy Analyst Intern supports Cargill’s Corporate Strategy group in assessing enterprise and portfolio performance, analyzing market and competitive trends, and identifying growth opportunities. The role contributes to the development of corporate and business unit strategies through defined qualitative and quantitative analyses conducted under close supervision. The intern prepares preliminary strategic insights and recommendations for review and supports presentation materials, investment cases, and related financial and execution plans.

The work may involve evaluating market-entry opportunities, developing business models, and considering long-term corporate strategy in response to industry trends and global issues such as food security, resource scarcity, climate change, global trade flows, and new technologies. The internship is paid, lasts 10 weeks, and is conducted during summer 2027. The intern is expected to work onsite four days a week in Wayzata, Minnesota. Day-to-day transportation to and from work is the intern’s responsibility. Interns can participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities, receive paid time off for volunteer activities, and attend events offering leadership exposure, development opportunities, and networking with cross-functional interns across the U.S.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a major with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, such as Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Expected to graduate between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate strategy, business analysis, consulting, finance, market research, or related work through coursework, projects, internships, or student leadership experiences.
• Ability to work under guidance, manage assigned tasks, analyze information, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite four days a week in Wayzata, Minnesota, for the full 10-week summer 2027 internship.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic qualitative and quantitative analyses using established approaches to break down business questions, test hypotheses, and develop preliminary insights for review.
• Capture and analyze information about industry structure, business models, key profit drivers, and organizational dynamics to support enterprise and portfolio performance assessments and strategic priorities.
• Provide data-driven inputs to preliminary strategic recommendations and prepare supporting materials for strategic opportunities, including acquisitions and divestitures.
• Support development of financial and execution plans for strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to obtain information, clarify analysis requirements, and follow up on assigned actions.
• Assist with implementing assigned workstream plans and track progress against established timelines and targets.
• Prepare clear written and verbal communication drafts summarizing assigned analyses, findings, and preliminary recommendations for review and strategic discussions.
• Support development of presentation materials and investment cases to inform strategic decision-making.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities.
• Paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Events providing leadership exposure, development opportunities, and networking with cross-functional interns across the U.S.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern