Senior Trading Compliance Specialist

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in the Compliance & Integrity office of our Legal and Compliance organization. We are looking for a Trading Compliance Analyst to join our team in Inver Grove Heights, MN. This role will be responsible for helping empower CHS to compete with integrity and confidence in the highly complex and regulated global marketplace that CHS encounters each day through daily operational and tactical support. In addition, this role will obtain, validate, and aggregate information and prepare reports as required by relevant regulatory authorities and CHS leadership. We are looking for a self–motivated candidate with a deep understanding and knowledge of financial and physical agricultural commodity markets and products, including futures, options, and swaps. You must possess strong analytical skills and communications skills and understand how the regulatory environment impacts business operations.
 

Responsibilities

• Obtain and validate information from business units, subsidiaries, and/or joint ventures (if applicable) for regulatory reporting purposes. Gather, analyze, and prepare responses to regulators and exchanges. Gather, analyze, and respond to requests for information from CHS Compliance and Integrity leadership. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact with assigned business units, subsidiaries, and/or joint ventures (if applicable). Assist with all trade compliance-related questions and escalate to Derivatives Trading Compliance Program Manager when needed. Partner with assigned business units, subsidiaries, and/or joint ventures (if applicable) to address issues and assist in the rollout of new business products and/or initiatives. Help identify, develop, and drive solutions/strategies to issues faced by the businesses and the necessary controls around any change. 
• Review and revise contract language and marketing materials for assigned trading programs, including programs related to forward contracts with embedded pricing optionality. 
• Monitor trading activity for compliance to policies and participate in audits or investigations as required. Gather and review materials for response to Regulatory inquiry/document requests. Escalate any concerns to Derivatives Trading Compliance Program Manager as needed. Assist in preparing materials for relevant committee(s) or Board of Directors.
• Engagement with CHS Inc.’s subsidiaries and/or joint ventures, including Registered entities regarding their regulatory obligations and compliance programs, supervisory responsibilities; and enhancements to compliance manuals and policies.

Compliance Education and Communication Development

• Assist Derivatives Trading Compliance Program Manager in ensuring all relevant personnel receives adequate training on regulations and rules, as well as policies that support compliance to the rules. 
• Development and rollout of education & learning courses for the business regarding Commodity Interest and related cash or forward transactions.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of compliance policies and procedures. Analyst will also lead the Trading Compliance Program communications efforts with assigned business lines. 

Research and Program Management/Enhancement 

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional and/or regulatory publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Identify and support areas for automated process improvements within the business units, subsidiaries, and/or joint ventures and trading compliance.

     Strategic Projects

• Participate on strategic projects that are focused on enhancing Trading Compliance Programs. Assist in non-derivatives trading compliance activities at the direction of the Trading Compliance and New Products Risk Director. 
• Support the business through implementing enhancements for business programs and technology solutions as part of a comprehensive trading and compliance program.   
• Partner with IT resources to ensure business applications and systems effectively support CHS’ compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards. Correct or seek assistance in correct