ADM hiring Summer 2025 - Commodity Trader Intern in Decatur, IL | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Description ADM Commodity Trader Summer Internship

Various Locations

Job Responsibilities

• You will develop a deep understanding of local, national and global market trends, calculate business margins and their effect on commodity pricing, and manage local bids/offers
• Complete and present a project that is identified by the local team that will benefit ADM’s customer engagement or market position
• Work to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically
• Understand the local freight market dynamics to calculate and execute the best logistics tactics for ADM
• Strive to understand customer requirements and effectively deliver a best in class customer experience to differentiate ADM from the competition
• Network to attain positive, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions
• Engage with accounting and administrative staff to ensure timely and accurate accounting and contract management
• Effectively communicate competitive advantages and vulnerabilities to further the development and success of ADM to key internal stakeholders

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and a solutions focused mindset are necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to evaluate and manage risk
• Collaborate with local colleagues to provide insight and support strategic goals
• Commitment to think strategically and execute effectively, with the agility to adapt to fast changing market conditions
• Dedication to utilize technology applications that are critical to trading activities
• Basic understanding of grain markets and production agriculture

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE (qualifications)

• • Able to complete an internship in the summer (May/June-August 2024)
  • Must be geographically flexible to relocate to ADM sites
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major OR minor in [area] with an anticipated graduation between December 2024 and Summer 2026
  • Overall 2.8 GPA
  • Ability to function effectively, both independently and with a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organization
  • Expert organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Teams
  • Open to interning in any of the following locations: Decatur, IL; St. Louis, MO; Lafayette, IN; Des Moines, IA; Toledo, OH; Velva, ND; Minneapolis, MN; Lincoln, NE; Alpharetta, GA; Overland Park, KS; Evansville, IN; Havana, IL; Mound City, IL; Memphis, TN; Frankfort, IN; Valdosta, GA; Mt. Vernon, IN; Clinton, IA and Quincy, IL.

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Perks & Benefits

• All Inclusive National Intern Orientation Week
• Relocation & housing provided and/or assistance
• Competitively paid internship
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Lunch with Leadership, LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as the Young Professionals ERG, Women’s ERG, Black Colleague Alliance ERG, Adelante Hispanic ERG, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all interns
• Interns who demonstrate high potential and engagement may be offered another internship if still pursuing a degree, or a full-time position after graduation

#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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