Livestock Market Advisor

Internal Job Title: Market Advisor II 

Reports to: Sr. Director, Hog Marketing & Producer Services

FSLA Status: Exempt, Full Time 

Location: This position is remote with 30% travel, but we are seeking candidates based in the Eastern Corn Belt region, ideally east of the Mississippi River. Candidates located in Illinois or Indiana are strongly preferred due to client proximity and travel requirements.

External Job Title: Livestock Market Advisor 

Position Summary 

Once licensed with your Series 3 and Series 30, you’ll leverage your expertise in futures and options trading to help clients understand and manage price risk. You’ll act as both an educator and a trusted advisor—translating complex market dynamics into actionable strategies tailored to each client’s unique operation.

While your primary focus will be on swine markets, experience in beef production is a strong advantage as our advisory team serves a diverse livestock client base across the industry

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct breakeven analysis and performance evaluations for livestock operations, with a focus on swine and beef production.
• Develop and implement customized risk management strategies that align with each client’s marketing goals, margin objectives, and overall business strategy.
• Actively monitor and manage price risk in response to market movements, applying both technical and fundamental analysis to guide timely decisions.
• Deliver market insights and analysis to clients through regular updates, newsletters, and conference calls—helping producers stay informed on market trends impacting feed costs, livestock pricing, and input margins.
• Build and maintain detailed client profiles and interaction records in the CRM to ensure continuity, transparency, and data-driven client service.
• Travel to meet with producers and agribusiness clients across your region—providing on-site consultations, education, and strategic support in a professional and safe manner.
• Collaborate with fellow Advisors, analysts, and traders to share insights, strengthen client strategies, and drive success across the livestock advisory team.
• Lead or contribute to other projects and initiatives that enhance the firm’s livestock marketing and risk management capabilities.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred.
• Series 3 Broker License (and Series 30 Branch Manager License, as applicable) required — or the initiative to earn all necessary licenses within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in the livestock industry, with a strong background in risk management within the swine sector is REQUIRED.
• Experience with beef markets or other livestock species is a significant plus.
• Solid understanding of livestock market fundamentals, including cash and futures markets, and how they interact in managing price risk is REQUIRED.
• Proven ability to interpret market data and translate it into actionable marketing and hedging strategies for clients.
• Agricultural background—farming, ranching, or other production experience—is required to ensure a deep understanding of producer challenges.
• Must be able to travel regionally as needed and operate a motor vehicle safely and legally in compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Competencies for Success 

• Knowledge & Application: Expanded knowledge in brokerage services. Applies more advanced concepts and may contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Complexity & Problem Solving: Handles a wider range of tasks with some complexity. Can identify and solve moderately challenging issues with guidance.
• Collaboration & Interaction: Collaborates with peers and begins to engage in more cross-functional or client interactions under supervision.