Dairy Commodity Risk Manager – Hedging & Strategy

Ornua; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua seeks an experienced Commodity Risk Manager to join our Dublin team, reporting to the Head of Trading. You will develop and execute risk management strategies to manage dairy price exposure and support disciplined commercial risk practices.

The role requires strong portfolio risk management experience and a deep understanding of physical and financial dairy markets, with a track record in leadership and cross-functional collaboration. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or related discipline.
• Strong experience in portfolio and risk management.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience running risk management strategies.
• Commodity background with a key understanding of both physical and financial dairy markets.
• Proven leadership and authenticity to earn respect and trust.
• Knowledge of the global agri-food sector an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Front-facing point of contact for risk management execution for Ornua business units.
• Engage with commercial teams to identify risks and develop hedging strategies to maximise earnings.
• Ensure compliance with Ornua Risk Management policy and guidelines.
• Monitor and control risk positions by researching forecasts and market movements.
• Update CTRM system to ensure timely reporting of derivative positions; act as CTRM superuser.
• Produce clear reports for SLT and update relevant committees.
• Collaborate with Finance for daily/weekly/monthly position analysis.
• Cultivate a culture of risk management awareness across the business.
• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on markets and risk strategies.

Skills

Portfolio risk mgmt

Risk management strategies

Dairy commodity markets

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance or related

Tools

CTRM system experience

Job description

Ornua seeks an experienced Commodity Risk Manager to join our Dublin team, reporting to the Head of Trading. You will develop and execute risk management strategies to manage dairy price exposure and support disciplined commercial risk practices.

The role requires strong portfolio risk management experience and a deep understanding of physical and financial dairy markets, with a track record in leadership and cross-functional collaboration. International travel may be required.