Associate/Sr Associate, Corporate Strategy

Cargill Russia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural company in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Strategy Associate/Sr. Associate to join their Corporate Strategy team. This role involves developing actionable strategies and executing transformative initiatives for various businesses. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid educational background. Experience in strategy development and financial modeling is preferred, along with a strong performance record in consulting or relevant fields.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in consulting or strategy roles depending on level.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and corporate finance.
• Experience in strategy development across growth and transformation topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable strategy and execute initiatives for business.
• Think critically and structure complex business problems.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to foster their development.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and presentation skills

Project and workstream management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university

Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Purpose and Impact

As a Corporate Strategy Associate/Sr. 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. This position requires a blend of problem-solving and thought leadership, communication and stakeholder management, and project and workstream management skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically. Structure complex business problems, conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, generate and synthesize findings, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• 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 / mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional development and ensuring productive team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university and Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) from a top-tier institution, with academic excellence.
• Experience in top-tier consulting firms and strong performance track-record.
• Experience in strategy development across growth and transformation topics. Experience in Asia is preferred. (3-5 years for Associates, 6-8 years for Senior Associates)
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and corporate finance (either through experience or certifications e.g. CFA, CA qualification)
• Experience in the agricultural, food, or commodities sectors is a plus.

What We Offer

• Shape strategic direction of Cargill and deliver significant business impact with opportunities for career advancement into commercial / functional business roles within Cargill.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the agricultural and food industries, with a high caliber and talented team.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment, and team culture that fosters professional growth and development.