Commodity Hedging Broker/Risk Management Advisor (Chicago)

Agricultural & Soft Commodity Hedging Broker – Futures & Options (US)

Location: United States

Compensation: $100–200K Draw + Commission

Imperium Commodity Search is exclusively retained by a well-capitalised, multi-billion-dollar financial services group expanding its commodities and securities division , with a specific focus on advisory-led agricultural and soft commodity hedging brokerage and crop insurance provider .

Backed by institutional infrastructure and multiple clearing relationships, the firm is building a scaled platform that combines relationship-driven hedging advisory with institutional-grade execution across futures and options markets.

This opportunity is suited to experienced Agricultural Hedging Brokers, Soft Commodity Advisors, Crop Insurance Sales or Risk Management Consultants who service US-based corporate clients and are seeking stronger infrastructure, capital backing and long-term growth.

The Role – Agricultural & Soft Commodity Hedging

As a Hedging Broker / Advisor, you will:

• Develop and grow a book of agricultural, soft commodity and ingredients hedging clients
• Provide consultative risk management advisory services to producers, processors, ranchers, farmers and corporate end users
• Execute and manage futures & options hedging strategies across CME, ICE and other relevant exchanges
• Deliver structured advice across markets including:
• Grains (corn, wheat, soybean)
• Livestock (cattle, lean hogs)
• Softs (coffee, cocoa, sugar)
• Dairy, oilseeds, edible oils, fertiliser and ingredients markets
• Produce and distribute relevant market commentary and hedging insights
• Support desk growth and broader market penetration across US agricultural markets
• Maintain traditional, relationship-driven client development through in-person engagement and travel

Experience & Profile

We would welcome discussions with candidates who have:

• Experience in agricultural or soft commodity hedging brokerage
• Strong understanding of futures and options markets within the agri/softs space
• Proven ability to manage corporate hedging relationships across US-based clients
• Background within an IB, FCM, brokerage, bank or in-house risk management team
• Commercially driven mindset with relationship-led business development skills
• Willingness to travel across the United States to build and retain client relationships

Why Join This Platform?

• Backed by a well-capitalised financial services parent group
• Institutional infrastructure with multiple clearing relationships
• Opportunity to build advisory-led hedging services at scale
• Competitive draw + commission structure aligned to growth
• Entrepreneurial division within a stable, established group

Confidential Discussion

The agricultural hedging community is tightly connected, and confidentiality is paramount.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply directly or contact:

Mark Taylor

Jonathan Margrave

Zuzana Zvolenská

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