Analyst, Financial Risk Advisory

Overview 

Chatham Financial is a unique global financial services provider that takes a creative and holistic approach to developing our team members. When you work at Chatham, we empower you — offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.   

Role Opportunity 

As an Analyst at Chatham Financial, you will be part of our client team, focusing on managing financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency, and commodities. Our Analyst Program provides broad experience across advisory, trade structuring, and operational management. Your specific assignment will be based on team needs. 

Responsibilities 

While the specific responsibilities of an Analyst will vary based on their placement, here are some examples of tasks and projects managed by our previous analysts: 

Client Advisory and Analysis: Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses of clients' financial exposures, including interest rates, foreign exchange, and commodities. Provide advice on risk management strategies and assist clients in integrating their financial portfolios into our technology systems.
Trade Structuring and Execution: Learn and apply financial hedging mechanics, structure and model transactions, and execute trades. Support deal managers in structuring, pricing, and executing transactions. Develop and maintain automated reports for financial portfolios.
Operational Coordination and Management: Ensure smooth coordination of regulatory processes, manage trade documentation, and oversee transaction operations. Track financial covenants, organize contracts, and support consulting engagements.
Documentation and Reporting: Review and prepare necessary documentation, term sheets, and transaction details. Assist in the preparation of deliverables and create presentation materials with analysis and market data.
Market Research and Client Support: Conduct market research, prepare client presentations, and assist with research and reporting. Communicate key issues related to trades and transactions to internal teams and clients. 

Contributors to Success 

Chatham maintains an entrepreneurial culture that rewards teamwork and innovation. We seek individuals who are natural leaders, have a desire and ability to learn quickly, and align to our core values. While no specific professional experience or certifications are required, we look for candidates who display the following competencies: 

Communication: Ability to communicate complex subject matter effectively, prioritize findings, engage with clients, and deliver effective communication through various formats (ie - PowerPoint presentations, phone, in-person meetings, email and spreadsheets).
Collaboration: Ability to share information internally, seek out knowledge, partner with stakeholders, and work cohesively across teams.
Project Management: Ability to prioritize demands, align resources with project deliverables, and communicate progress and expectations.
Service Orientation: Innate desire to help others and provide excellent service.
Quantitative Skills: Ability to work with large sets of data with a high attention to detail. Experience with statistical analysis and financial modeling is a plus.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with additional tools or languages (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus. Ability to learn new tools and technologies as required.
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, proficient in French and German; however, this is not a mandatory requirement. 

Candidates must be a recent college graduate with a BA/BS degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. 

Analyst programme starts July 7th, 2025 

Training and Development 

This role offers recent graduates a comprehensive learning experience, providing a solid foundation for a career in financial advisory and capital markets through a blend of structured learning paths and hands-on mentorship. 

Our Analysts attend Chatham’s New Hire Academy which provides them with early exposure to senior leaders and SMEs throughout the organization, focusing on improving their speed to proficiency by developing the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to be successful. It is a combination of online learning resources, debriefs, and in-person workshops with your cohort. Content areas covered include, but are not limited to, derivative and debt capital markets, fixed income math, options theory, problem solving, client communications and effective consulting skills.   

About Chatham Financial 

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries — handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. 

Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer. 

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