2026 Business Intern

Overview: 

Are you ready to explore the world of financial risk management and advisory? Chatham Financial’s Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience alongside experts in capital markets. Over the course of 10 weeks, you’ll work as an integral part of our client services, engagement, or operations teams; developing critical skills in finance, analytics, and consulting through meaningful, hands-on projects. 

What You'll Do: 

Your experience will vary based on team placement, but past interns have contributed to impactful initiatives such as: 

• Supporting work in interest rate and foreign currency risk, debt and derivative valuation, financial reporting, structured finance, client support, hedge accounting, and capital markets solutions. 
• Assisting in data analysis, market research, client deliverables, trade reporting, and presentation development. 
• Building business intelligence dashboards, enhancing operational workflows, and participating in collateral management and trade lifecycle tasks. 
• Collaborating on a capstone intern project with peer interns and guidance from subject matter experts. Past projects have included: 
  • Designing client education materials 
  • Conducting SWOT analyses of new services 
  • Researching risk management best practices 
  • Developing strategic business plans for prospective clients 
• Participating in weekly company-wide and team meetings, as well as intern social and networking events. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Through a structured onboarding and ongoing mentorship model, you will: 
• Develop a foundational understanding of capital markets, financial risk management, and Chatham’s advisory services. 
• Hone your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a real business setting. 
• Discover your unique strengths through a mid-summer self-assessment and reflection process. 
• Build a network of peers and professionals who are passionate about helping you grow. 

Who We’re Looking For: 

We seek motivated, curious individuals with a collaborative mindset and a desire to make a difference. Ideal candidates will: 

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and entering their junior or senior year during Summer 2026. 
• Be pursuing a degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. 
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Exhibit leadership potential and a service-oriented attitude. 
• Be comfortable working with large datasets; experience with financial modeling and statistical analysis is a plus. 
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with additional tools (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus. 

Why Chatham? 

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management and technology firm. We help over 3,500 clients—ranging from global corporations to real estate investors—navigate risks across interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity markets. With more than 700 employees and over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually, we combine deep expertise with powerful tools to serve our clients with integrity and excellence. 

At Chatham, we offer a supportive, entrepreneurial culture that values curiosity, humility, and collaboration. As an intern, you’ll contribute to impactful work while gaining the experience and mentorship to help launch your career in finance. 

Apply now to join Chatham’s legacy of excellence, innovation, and client service. 

The internship program will begin on June 1, 2026, and runs through August 7, 2026. Applicants must be available for the duration of the program, Monday – Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm, onsite in your designated office.   

Chatham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.