Corporate Strategy Analyst Intern 2027 at Cargill · Wayzata

About Cargill

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Working within Cargill's Corporate Strategy group provides an exciting chance to create a meaningful impact within our company and the broader Food & Agriculture industry. You will work in partnership with Cargill’s leadership as trusted internal consultants to set Cargill’s strategic direction and drive sustained, profitable growth in an increasingly dynamic and global Food & Agriculture environment. You will think about how to manage the risks and gather the opportunities presented by the biggest global issues facing the world today – from food security, resource scarcity, and climate change to global trade flows and new technologies. Specific work may include evaluating market entry opportunities, developing new business models, or defining our long-term corporate strategy in response to emerging industry trends.

Job Summary:

The Analyst Intern, Corporate Strategy job supports the assessment of enterprise and portfolio performance, analysis of market and competitive trends, and identification of growth opportunities that contribute to the development of corporate and business unit strategies. Under close supervision, this job conducts defined qualitative and quantitative analyses, prepares preliminary strategic insights and recommendations for review, and supports the development of presentation materials, investment cases, and associated financial and execution plans to inform strategic decision making.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Internship Details:

• Internships are paid and are 10 weeks in duration.
• Day-to-day transportation to and from work (in Wayzata, MN) is the responsibility of the intern.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Throughout the internship, interns are encouraged to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns across the U.S.

Compensation:

The expected salary for this position is $80,000.

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• 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 between December 2027 and May 2028.
• 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.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days a week in Wayzata, MN for the duration of a 10 week internship conducted in the summer of 2027.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience