Senior Analyst, Governance & Controls - Derivatives & Commodities Compliance (DCC)

Cargill; Wayzata (MN); Remote; USD 102,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and agricultural sector is hiring a Senior Analyst in Governance & Controls to enhance compliance frameworks for derivatives and commodities. This role requires expertise in regulatory obligations and significant collaboration across departments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess relevant work experience in compliance or finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Experience in Regulatory Compliance, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Legal, Sales or Trading.
• Knowledge of swap dealer or exchange rules is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance global governance and control frameworks.
• Advise on regulatory guidelines relating to commodity swaps and futures trading.
• Collaborate with various departments to monitor regulatory compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

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.

Position Location

This position may be performed remotely in the United States. Location is subject to compliance check and approval.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Analyst, Governance & Controls – Derivatives & Commodities Compliance (DCC) will play a key role in managing and enhancing global governance and control frameworks related to derivatives and commodities compliance. This role supports a broad range of regulatory obligations tied to global and entity-specific licenses for the offering of OTC derivatives and commodity advisory services, with coverage spanning the U.S., Europe, and other jurisdictions. In this role, you will lead and support initiatives related to oversight of compliance obligations across a diverse portfolio of businesses, compliance policies and control programs, regulatory recordkeeping and electronic communications governance, and global and entity-specific training programs. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across commercial teams, finance, operations, credit, technology, legal, and other compliance professionals to identify, monitor, and manage regulatory risks associated with Cargill’s derivatives and commodity activities.

Key Accountabilities

• With limited supervision, review business activities and vet proposed transactions, taking into account internal policies and guidelines as well as outside regulatory requirements to mitigate risk.
• Advise on regulatory guidelines relating to commodity swaps and futures trading, and compliance with commodity trading advisor and swap dealer regulations.
• Draft and review policies, guidance, and business process documentation; complete regulatory findings.
• Collaborate with departments of the business including Sales, Trading, Technology, Credit, Middle Office, Finance, Operations, Accounting and Legal, as well as with Regulatory Compliance teams including Testing & Auditing, Business Support Network, Monitoring & Surveillance, and Regulatory Response & Implementation.
• Respond to and assist in the remediation of operational deficiencies impacting compliance and compliance testing findings.
• Support regulatory inquiries; conduct reviews into potential compliance issues, prepare responses, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Work with more senior Compliance and Business staff when dealing with complex issues, larger clients, accounts, projects, analyses, or internal relationships.
• Independently manage complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Relevant experience in Regulatory Compliance, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Legal, Sales or Trading

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CFTC and NFA registered Swap Dealers, Commodity Trading Advisors, Commodity Pool Operators, Introducing Brokers or Futures Commission Merchants
• Experience in regulatory compliance, derivatives or the financial services industry
• Knowledge of swap dealer (CFTC and NFA) or exchange rules (CME, ICE or similar exchanges)
• Knowledge of commodity futures or swaps in agriculture, energy or metals markets
• Experience in handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently, including planning, execution, and monitoring of initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills; able to effectively collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI or similar data analytics applications a plus but not required
• Working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese a plus but not required

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Additional Position Information

The expected salary for this position is $102,000-$129,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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.