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Risk Analyst

CF Industries
Northbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

Build Your Career at the Intersection of Business, Insurance & Operations.

CF Industries is seeking a Risk Analyst to support the management and marketing of our global insurance programs and enterprise risk initiatives. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with corporate insurance and risk strategy, working directly with brokers, insurance carriers, and internal business leaders.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for designing, marketing, and executing CF’s insurance programs, while building strong relationships across the enterprise and the insurance market.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Supporting annual insurance renewals and marketing efforts, including gathering exposure data, loss information, and underwriting materials
  • Working closely with brokers and insurance carriers, helping coordinate submissions, presentations, and follow‑up questions
  • Assisting with insurance program analysis, including coverage comparisons, scenario testing, and identification of potential gaps
  • Helping manage ongoing insurer relationships through data updates, stewardship reporting, and post‑renewal support
  • Supporting enterprise risk assessments and monitoring key operational and financial risk exposures
  • Acting as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on claims reporting procedures and insurance-related questions
  • Developing and maintaining insurance and risk dashboards used by leadership and business partners

As your experience grows, you’ll take on more ownership of specific insurance programs, renewal workstreams, and stakeholder relationships.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is motivated to learn, comfortable working with data, and interested in the business side of insurance.

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Engineering, Science, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • 0–3 years of relevant experience (including internships, co‑ops, or rotational programs)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both internal teams and external partners
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office suite

Preferred

  • 2 years of experience in a front-line role within a manufacturing organization (such as sales, transportation, distribution, or operations) OR
  • Coursework or experience in commercial insurance, risk management, or underwriting
  • Interest in broker‑carrier dynamics, insurance marketing, and relationship management
  • Experience analyzing trends, losses, or operational data

Why This Role is a Strong Foundation

  • Direct insurance exposure: Real involvement in program design, renewal strategy, and insurer negotiations
  • Relationship‑driven role: Build professional relationships with brokers, carriers, and internal leaders
  • Enterprise visibility: Understand how insurance supports CF’s operations, finance, and growth strategy
  • Career progression: Strong pathway into senior insurance, risk, or finance roles
  • Hands‑on learning: Mentorship from experienced corporate risk professionals

Reporting & Team

  • Reports to: Director, Risk Management
  • Works closely with Finance, Operations, HR, external brokers, and insurance carriers

About CF Industries

CF Industries is a leading global manufacturer of nitrogen products supporting sustainable agriculture and clean energy initiatives. Our Risk Management team plays a critical role in protecting the company, enabling growth, and supporting long‑term strategy through best‑in‑class insurance and risk practices.

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $62,400 - $99,600

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.

FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

  • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.

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Fmla

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

  • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

Salary : $62,400 - $99,600

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