Commodity Trader – Agronomy, AI & Quantitative Strategy

CHS Inc.

Commodity Trader developing and executing trading strategies at CHS, Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, MN, combining analytics and risk management in a global agribusiness.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeInver Grove Heights • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,800 - $206,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a defined commodity portfolio or support senior traders with direct accountability for performance and risk exposure
Develop and execute trading strategies within approved risk limits
Actively manage price, basis, and structural risk
Lead or contribute to global supply and demand modeling, scenario analysis, and market point-of-view development
Apply statistical, quantitative, and AI-driven techniques to improve forecasting and identify trade opportunities
Translate complex market data into actionable trading strategies
Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and decision tools to support trading and risk management
Automate data pipelines and improve speed and quality of market insights
Collaborate with sales, logistics, finance, and risk teams to execute trades and optimize outcomes
Engage with customers, suppliers, and counterparties to support commercial growth
Influence broader trading strategy and contribute to team development of market POV

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
4+ years of experience in commodity trading, procurement, or related markets including demonstrated experience in market analysis, supply/demand fundamentals, or quantitative modeling
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Ag Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Experience with Excel-based modeling and data analysis
Programming experience (Python, R, SQL or similar) preferred
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Strong understanding of global commodity markets and logistics
Ability to translate data insights into commercial decisions
Experience with AI/ML applications in forecasting or trading analytics preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
wellness programs
life insurance
health and dependent care spending accounts
paid time off
401(k)
pension
profit sharing
short- and long-term disability
tuition reimbursement
adoption assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Market AnalysisQuantitative ModelingRisk ManagementForecasting TechniquesData Pipeline AutomationAnalytical Model DevelopmentScenario AnalysisTrading Strategy DevelopmentSupply/Demand FundamentalsDecision Tool Creation

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingCommunication