Market Risk Analyst
Apply NowCompany: CGB Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Mandeville, LA 70448
Description:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.
Join our team as a Market Risk Analyst and play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and managing risk. Help shape strategic decisions and make an impact in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
This job is primarily responsible for independently managing and enhancing proprietary risk software. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enhancing the organization risk framework, supporting strategic decisions and driving innovative market risk solutions. This job will collaborate with grain traders, data scientists and risk experts globally.
In this job, you will:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Here's what you'll need to be considered:
Education
Required - Degree in Quantitative field; mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education
Experience
Required - 3 years' experience in mathematical modeling, applied statistics, and familiarity with Var and general risk concepts. Experience with Python, R, Matlab or similar.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Here's additional information you need to know:
Physical Demands & Requirements
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
This description reflects the assignment of essential functions and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts the organization's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The expected base pay range for this role is:
$73,080.00 - $92,260.00
Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!
Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.
Join our team as a Market Risk Analyst and play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and managing risk. Help shape strategic decisions and make an impact in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
This job is primarily responsible for independently managing and enhancing proprietary risk software. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enhancing the organization risk framework, supporting strategic decisions and driving innovative market risk solutions. This job will collaborate with grain traders, data scientists and risk experts globally.
In this job, you will:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Maintain, automate, and develop the company's proprietary risk management software, ensuring reliability and scalability with minimal oversight.
- Assist the Director, Risk with initiatives such as Value at Risk (VaR) calculations, expanding VaR to new commodities and regions, and creating risk metrics for complex, liquid markets.
- Partner with internal data science and external consultants to integrate advanced analytical tools into risk processes.
- Deliver accurate, timely risk reports and maintain clear documentation for transparency and compliance.
- Provide real-time risk insights and quantitative support to traders for trading, logistics, and risk decisions (e.g. Traders located in various locations such as Switzerland and United States).
- Contribute to projects across trading, logistics, and risk; including market, counterparty and currency risk analysis.
- Propose and implement new risk metrics and models to address evolving challenges in grain commodity markets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Here's what you'll need to be considered:
Education
Required - Degree in Quantitative field; mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education
Experience
Required - 3 years' experience in mathematical modeling, applied statistics, and familiarity with Var and general risk concepts. Experience with Python, R, Matlab or similar.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in programming for automation and tool development.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk challenges.
- Ability to independently handle technical tasks like software maintenance and development.
- Ability to translate quantitative concepts into actionable insights.
Here's additional information you need to know:
Physical Demands & Requirements
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
This description reflects the assignment of essential functions and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts the organization's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The expected base pay range for this role is:
$73,080.00 - $92,260.00
Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!
Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.