Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy

Cargill • Wayzata, MN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. This role is based at Cargill's Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota and currently offers a hybrid work environment with a minimum of four (4) days in office and up to one (1) day remote each week. As a Corporate Strategy Senior Associate at Cargill, you will be an integral part of the Corporate Strategy team, working with senior leadership to develop world class actionable strategy and execute transformative initiatives for various businesses of Cargill. In this role, you will require a blend of problem-solving and thought leadership, communication and stakeholder management, and project and workstream management skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university, with academic excellence or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) from a top-tier institution, with academic excellence.
• Experience in strategy development across growth and transformation topics.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and corporate finance.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3+ years experience in top-tier consulting firms and strong performance track-record.
• Experience in the agricultural, food, or commodities sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structure complex business problems, conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, generate and synthesize findings, and recommend solutions.
• Develop trust-based relationships with stakeholders from different businesses, including senior executives, commercial teams, and functional teams.
• Independently lead project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and high-quality outputs.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional development and ensuring productive team dynamics.

Benefits

• Medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior