Corporate Strategy Analyst 2027

Cargill’s Corporate Strategy group supports the company’s strategic direction and sustained, profitable growth across the Food & Agriculture industry. The Analyst conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses, assesses portfolio and market performance, and supports strategic recommendations, investment cases, and execution plans.

What you'll do:

• STRATEGIC ANALYSIS & SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT: Conducts basic qualitative and quantitative analyses, using established approaches to break down business questions, test hypotheses and develop preliminary insights for review
• PORTFOLIO & PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: Captures and analyzes information on industry structure, business models, key profit drivers and organizational dynamics to support assessments of enterprise and portfolio performance and strategic priorities
• STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS & VALUE CREATION SUPPORT: Provides data driven inputs to preliminary recommendations and prepares supporting materials for identified strategic opportunities, including acquisitions and divestitures, to support the development of financial and execution plans
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & COLLABORATION: Collaborates with team members and cross functional partners to obtain information, clarify analysis requirements and follows up on assigned actions
• WORK PLANNING & DELIVERY: Assists with implementing assigned workstream plans and tracks progress against established timelines and targets to support the delivery of insights and recommendations
• COMMUNICATION & STRATEGIC SYNTHESIS SUPPORT: Prepares clear written and verbal communication drafts that summarize assigned analyses, findings and preliminary recommendations for review and use in strategic discussions

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a major with strong analytical and problem solving skills such as: Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Statistics, graduating May 2027
• Demonstrated interest in corporate strategy, business analysis, consulting, finance, market research or related work through coursework, projects, internships or student leadership experiences
• Ability to work under guidance, manage assigned tasks, analyze information, communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• 2 years or more of relevant experience

Benefits:

• Medical benefits, dependent on the position offered and hours worked