Risk Management Analyst - Conway, AR

S&D Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Conway, Arkansas is seeking a Risk Management Analyst to support trade confirmation, data validation, and daily position checks. You will document systems of record and assist in AI-driven hedging model work.

This role emphasizes data gathering, back-testing, and reporting for Risk Management Committee materials, with a growth path into broader risk responsibilities. Collaboration with leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or quantitative field.
• At least 2 years in risk management operations or related fields; Series 3 preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of derivative instruments for hedging.
• Advanced Excel skills; pivot tables; experience with programming and Linux.
• AI fluency for analytics, back-testing, and model workflows.
• Strong analytical and data management skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with VP and Manager.

Responsibilities

• Verify trade details within one business day against broker confirmations.
• Record derivative transactions in systems of record.
• Maintain trade documentation; archive confirmations for audits.
• Gather market, position, and historical data for hedge design.
• Support AI model design, back-testing, and reporting workflows.
• Prepare risk packages and reports for Risk Management Committee.
• Monitor margins, positions, and limits; flag discrepancies.

Skills

Excel

C#

Python

Linux

SFTP

AI analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

Foundry

Broker platforms

Job description

Risk Management Analyst

#7141

Conway, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

The Analyst, Risk Management is the department's on-site operational backbone, responsible for trade confirmation and independent verification, systems of record documentation, daily position verification, mark-to-market support, reconciliation, and the preparation of all internal and external risk management reports. The Analyst gathers data for strategy design and analysis, supporting the VP's market research and hedging decision-making process. The Analyst fulfills the critical \"Trade Confirmation and Documentation\" function. Additionally, the Analyst actively participates in the design, back-testing, and system implementation of AI-generated hedging models, manages data pipelines, maintains model input quality, and operationalizes AI-generated outputs into reporting workflows. This role is designed as a development path toward increasing risk management responsibility, requiring intellectual curiosity, ambition, aptitude, and attitude to grow into expanded risk management responsibilities.

Job Duties:

Trade Confirmation and Documentation

• Independently verify all executed trade details against broker confirmations within one (1) business day


• Record all derivative transactions in designated systems of record


• Maintain complete trade documentation files


• Archive broker confirmations in SharePoint and maintain organized documentation for audit and compliance review


• Flag and immediately elevate any discrepancies or unmatched trades to the Manager and VP for resolution

Data Gathering and Strategy Design Support

• Gather, organize, and maintain market data, position data, and historical performance data required for hedge strategy design and analysis


• Compile quantitative inputs (price histories, volatility data, correlation matrices, seasonal patterns) to support the VP's strategy development process


• Prepare supporting exhibits, charts, and data packages for Risk Management Committee strategy presentations

Daily Position Verification and Monitoring

• Perform daily verification of all open exchange-traded positions against broker statements


• Monitor position limits (category, aggregate, and concentration) daily, alerting the VP of any breach or anticipated breach


• Monitor margin balances and utilization daily


• Maintain the maturity calendar and provide ten (10) business day advance expiration notifications

AI Operations, Back-Testing, and Implementation

• Actively participate in the design, back-testing, and system implementation of AI-generated hedging models, working alongside the VP and Manager


• Manage and maintain data pipelines feeding AI/ML models, ensuring clean, timely, and accurate input data from NetSuite, Foundry, broker platforms, and external market data sources


• Assist the Manager in operationalizing AI model outputs by integrating predictive signals, scenario results, and optimization recommendations into risk reports and Risk Management Committee materials


• Perform data quality audits on AI model inputs and outputs, flagging anomalies or data integrity issues for investigation


• Support AI model back-testing by compiling historical position, price, and performance data as directed


• Maintain documentation of AI model configurations, data sources, validation results, and performance metrics in SharePoint for audit readiness


• Generate automated and semi-automated reports leveraging AI tools, reducing manual reporting burden and improving cycle time for the monthly risk package

Valuation, Reconciliation, and Reporting

• Support the monthly reconciliation of derivative positions


• Prepare the monthly risk package for VP review and Risk Management Committee distribution


• Compile data for the quarterly Board report


• Serve as primary point of contact for the external auditor during quarterly assessments

Counterparty and Breach Log Administration

• Maintain the Approved Counterparty List and monitor for credit events


• Maintain the Breach Log


• Prepare exception reports for Risk Management Committee review

Hedge Accounting Support (ASC 815)

• Assist in preparing hedge designation memos


• Support quarterly hedge effectiveness testing


• Document de-designation events with Risk Management Committee notification

Qualification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a quantitative discipline


• Minimum two (2) years of experience in risk management operations, commodity trading support, treasury operations, or financial analysis. Series 3 Futures Examination passed


• Foundational knowledge of derivative instruments (futures, options, swaps) and their use for hedging


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), experience with C#, Python, Linux, SFTP setups


• AI Fluency for analytics, back-testing, model implementation workflows, and AI agent creation


• Exposure to derivative accounting concepts is preferred


• Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills with attention to detail


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, verification, and reconciliation


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines


• Data-oriented mindset with comfort working with AI/ML tools, back-testing frameworks, and data pipelines


• Collaborative working style with comfort receiving direction from both VP and Manager


• Commitment to internal controls, compliance, and documentation standards


• Initiative to learn commodity markets, derivative instruments, AI applications, and risk management practices


• Intellectual curiosity, ambition, and aptitude to grow into expanded risk management responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled