Trading Compliance Associate

About the Role

CHS Inc. is seeking a Trading Compliance Associate to join the Trading Compliance group within the Legal, Government Compliance, & Audit organization. This role will provide daily operational and tactical support to ensure CHS competes with integrity and confidence in the global marketplace. The Associate will obtain, validate, and aggregate business unit information and prepare reports for regulatory authorities and CHS leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing/Monitoring/Reporting

• Perform timely reviews of communication and trade surveillance alerts.

• Conduct comprehensive investigations related to alerts.

• Communicate findings and recommendations to Derivatives Trading Compliance Senior Manager(s).

• Monitor trading activity for policy compliance and participate in audits or investigations.

• Assist business units with trading compliance-related questions and escalate as needed.

• Partner with business units to address issues and assist in the rollout of new business products/initiatives.

• Administration of Training and Communication

• Assist in reviewing training materials related to regulations and rules, and track session completion.

• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of compliance policies and procedures as the document administrator.

• Assist with Trading Compliance Program communications to business lines.

• Research and Program Management/Enhancement

• Maintain program management records.

• Assist in conducting commercial operations or business process assessments.

• Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge through various learning activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to assess and understand complex situations and provide appropriate compliance guidance/solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand organizational structure for compliance testing and monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively and meet goals both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications

• 0.5 - 1+ years of experience in commodity risk management in one or more of the following areas: Commodity trading, Commodity execution, Commodity operations, Commodity risk management, Derivatives Trading compliance.
• Experience working with a compliance surveillance system, conducting investigations, or writing case summaries.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations, such as CFTC, NFA, Commodity Exchanges, NGFA, GAFTA.
• Understanding of micro and macro-economic factors impacting commodity supply and demand, physical and financial derivative markets, and commodity risk management.