DFA Risk Management Relationship Manager - Commercial

dfa; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA is seeking a risk management professional to educate members and customers on price risk tools and DFA’s risk program. You will independently manage a segment of the risk management portfolio, connect with customers, internal teams, and commercial units to interpret agricultural markets and risk management strategies.

The role emphasizes project leadership, relationship building across DFA divisions, and delivering actionable insights to improve program and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, preferably in business or agriculture, or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in risk management, agricultural commodity trading in the dairy industry preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Location in Kansas City, KS hybrid remote and in-office environments

Responsibilities

• Educate DFA customers and team members on milk pricing economics and risk management concepts.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop and follow up on risk management strategies.
• Lead projects related to educating customers about markets and price risk management.
• Manage relationships with DFA business units, providing concierge service as needed.
• Present to groups on risk management, milk pricing, and dairy market dynamics.
• Schedule and balance meetings, travel, and events to engage with customers and partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or agriculture

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Educate DFA’s team members and customers onutilizingrisk management tools to achieve financial stability. By helping manage price risk,you’recreating opportunities to build a stronger cooperative for dairy farmers across the U.S. Apply solid knowledge and experience within risk management to independently manage a segment of the DFA Risk Management program. Connect with members, internal plants, internal divisions, and commercial customers to help them understand agricultural markets and price risk management tools. Execute the fundamentals of the risk management program while assisting with higher level initiatives. Lead projects as assigned to analyze and develop risk management business opportunities. Make recommendations and suggestions for program and operational effectiveness and support day-to-day activities of less experienced analysts.

Location: this position can be based at a DFA office in one of the following areas: Kansas City, KS, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX or Denver, CO

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Showcase expertise in milk pricing economics and commodity price hedging practices and demonstrate conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, programs and procedures within DFA Risk Management
• Make and take calls to and from stakeholders in DFA’s commercial customer base and business units to engage in low levels of strategy development, take orders, follow up on working orders, and stay engaged in building consistency
• Lead projects as assigned relating to educating and informing DFA customers and internal stakeholders about markets and price risk management
  • This may involve developing outreach campaigns to promote and share educational content during visits, meetings and conferences
• Lead a significant subset of relationships with DFA business units in risk management services, providing concierge service as needed, engaging with them on a regular cadence, and with an approach that works for their dairy
• Build and maintain strong relationship with DFA personnel, particularly those working with customers and within milk marketing departments. Develop strong working knowledge of market and business conditions impacting DFA
• Present to small groups of DFA employees, customers and farmer-owners on topics such as risk management, milk pricing and dairy market dynamics
• Establish your own schedule and balance plans to attend meetings, take trips to engage across the Cooperative and participate in events to work with customers and industry partners
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, preferably in business or agriculture, or relevant work experience.
• 5 years or more experience in risk management, agricultural commodity trading in the dairy industry preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Position location in Kansas City, KS hybrid remote and in-office environments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strongcommunicationstyle that works to build consensus through communication across the chain
• Ability to deliver DFA’s elevator pitch, as well as the DFA Risk Management elevator pitch
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills thatshowcaseunderstanding of a decision’s impact on business
• A collaborativemindset with an ability to lead and influence across the team
• Strong understanding and use ofExcel, PowerPoint, Word & otherprogramsand databases
• Ability to balance multiple projects from stakeholders across the business and across DFA
• High levelof accountability for own projects and work, as well as team contributions and results
• A desire to be coached, as well an ability to coach and develop other team members
• Adaptable to changing business priorities, and shows ability to quickly change direction and challenge when appropriate
• Acts ethically in all matters, without exception, and adheres to the Value Integrity Code of Conduct
• Willingnesstowork flexible hours, as neededShowcase expertise in milk pricing economics and commodity price hedging practices
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Travel: 25% - 50% (up to 1 week per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans