Black River Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill, is an independently run global asset management company with over $10B assets under management, offices in ten countries and more than 20 years of worldwide investment experience. Black River, formerly Cargill's proprietary trading operation Cargill Global Capital Markets, provides qualified investors with alternative investment strategies. Black River offers a wide range of investment products supported by experienced investment professionals, rigorous risk processes and a well-established global infrastructure.

The Investment Risk Analyst will support Black River Risk Management (Investment Risk Group "IRG") efforts with respect to both private equity and longer dated credit opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities:

30% Pre-investment analysis of private equity and credit financial data.
20% Post approval financial monitoring of investment.
20% Export best practice of process across investment teams.
10% Assist the funds in preparation of Investment Committee Fund Review material.
10% Insure Fund risk reporting is conducted.
10% Perform risk concentration analysis of fund portfolio.

Required:
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in fixed income market, preferable in credit products trading, risk management or research and analysis.
• Professional experience in a role that demands independent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with credit products and private equity analysis.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills and communication skills.

Preferred:
• MBA or CFA
• Hedge Fund, Investment Banking or Private Equity firm experience.
• Knowledge of emerging markets a plus.
• Experience in fixed income capital market or risk management preferred.
• Exposure to fixed income research, statistical analysis, security valuation, interest rate risk or credit risk a major plus.
• Independent thinking, and seek guidance when necessary but mostly self-reliance.
• Take initiative, constantly seek opportunity to add value.
Cargill, founded in 1865, is an international provided of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With customers spanning the globe, we provide expert advice in crops and livestock; food; health and pharmaceuticals; industrial; and financial and risk management. Cargill now employs over 153,000 people in 66 countries around the world.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer.