Trading Data & Analytics Intern Summer 2026

Cargill • Wayzata, MN

4d • $24 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. Your Internship: Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters. Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career. Trading Data & Analytics Internship: Trading Data Analytics (TDA) is global team fueled by the fusion of many different disciplines and skillsets including agronomists, economists, statisticians, meteorologists, data scientists, and more. The team plays a central role in generating short--, medium--, and long--term market insights for Cargill's global processing and trading businesses. The person in this role will build their knowledge of Cargill's business and actively support the trading analytics efforts of the TDA team by working on one or more special projects. Potential projects include forecasting key components of agricultural commodity supply and demand or working with new alternative data sources to help create a trading signal. Expect exposure to several different areas of TDA team! Your Work: Develop and support supply and demand forecasting models for different commodities that will provide Cargill with an analytical edge Understand basics of fundamental and quantitative analysis to analyze market pricing and data Make occasional crop survey tours and interact with industry specialists Our Programme: With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops and employees across the U.S. Internship details: Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration. Interns are paid hourly for time worked. Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work. Interns may have the opportunity to travel during their term. Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship or full-time position to return the following year. Compensation: The expected hourly rate for this position is $23.50-$32.50. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment. Our Benefits: No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include: Paid time off Mental Health and Wellbeing program Digital Learning Library Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify Minnesota-based employees: 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. Our Network: Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor. Our Vibrant Community: At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include: Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN) , Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women's Network. Job Locations: Wayzata, MN Office setting Majority of work week will be in office but there will be flexibility for hybrid work arrangements

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Agronomy, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Business or a related field graduating between December 2026 and Summer 2027
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Wayzata, MN for an internship opportunity
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2026)
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Nice To Haves

• Programming and data modeling skills like using R, Python and Tableau, Power BI
• Knowledge of commodity markets to translate macro and micro events into local supply and demand distortions

Responsibilities

• Develop and support supply and demand forecasting models for different commodities that will provide Cargill with an analytical edge
• Understand basics of fundamental and quantitative analysis to analyze market pricing and data
• Make occasional crop survey tours and interact with industry specialists

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
• 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees