CHS América do Sul · Montevideo, Uruguay
- Full-time
- 201-500 employees · Farming
ABOUT CHS
Join over 11,000 employees working to strengthen agriculture by supporting our cooperative-owners and farmer-owners while building vibrant communities. As one of the nation’s leading cooperatives, we’re always looking for people eager to apply their skills and ideas to help drive us forward.
Our teams collaborate to provide the products, services, and expertise farmers and cooperatives need to feed a growing population. Whether you're looking for a position in a small town or a big city, in finance or transportation, agriculture or energy, we invite you to explore the opportunities within CHS.
At CHS, our core values—Integrity, Safety, Inclusion, and Spirit of Cooperation—are central to how we operate. As part of our team, you will be a champion of these values, promoting collaboration, innovation, and a results-oriented mindset throughout the region.
We are looking to hire a well-qualified candidates to join our Middle Office & Financial Risk team Montevideo, Uruguay
Key responsibilities:
Risk Management:
- Monitor and manage financial risks related to Commodities and FX position.
- Collaboration with our Trading and Treasury teams to ensure accurate measurement and market hedging, exchange rate, and commodity price risks.
- Analyze and assess the impact of market risks on commodity and currency portfolio.
- Co-Develop and maintain risk management models for commodity, futures, and FX positions, integrating quantitative and qualitative analysis for strategic decision-making.
- Support the identification of operational risks in finance and trading processes, proposing solutions to mitigate exposure and improve internal controls.
- Participate in implementing risk management policies at the regional level, in alignment with best practices and international regulations.
Processes
- Develop and maintain risk reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis (analysis of position notional and profit/loss impacts).
- Work with operations and finance teams to improve risk management processes.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and internal controls
Data & Tech
- Collaborate with the Operational Excellence / Business Intelligence (BI) with regional risk reports.
- Leverage advanced technologies and ERP systems (such as SAP, JD Edwards, or Oracle)
- Enhance financial risk reporting processes by automating tools and advanced systems.
We are looking for committed and responsible candidates with these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Bs Administration, Economics, Engineering (or related fields).
- 2+ years of experience in financial risk management, commodities and FX analysis, or middle office/controlling roles, in sectors such as agriculture, energy, commodities, consulting or banking.
- Advanced knowledge of financial risk management (including market, liquidity, and credit risks) and the use of hedging models.
- Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, and financial reporting systems - Advanced.
- ERP systems experience (such as SAP, JD Edwards, or Oracle) and/or risk management platforms.
- English fluency (written and oral) - Portuguese knowledge desirable
- Strong ability to analyze and manage commodities positions and FX risks.
- Effective Communication across multiple organizational levels.
- Advocate for ideas and provide sound rationale for recommendations.
- Navigate and influence in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.
- Experience in system implementations and process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency.
Preferred Qualification (desirable):
- Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA.
- Green Belt / Lean Bronze Certification or expertise.
- Prior experience operating in a strong internal controls environment with expertise in establishing and monitoring effective control activities.
- Knowledge of international regulations and best practices in risk management (USGAAP, IFRS, others).
Please see some of the benefits we have for you:
- Work from home a couple of days a week
- Paid lunch for every working day
- Birthday off
- Medical care
- Language lessons
- And more!
*CHS is proud to be a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All decisions regarding the hiring of candidates are made impartially, without discrimination based on age, creed, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We value and promote diversity in our workplace*
