Director, Sponsors Advisory
Kennett Square, PA
1 DAYS AGO
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Summary
Kennett Square, PA
Competitive Salary
7 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Reference #:
R-100182
Job Description:
Overview:
We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. 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 summary:
Chatham Financial is looking for an experienced derivatives professional to join our Sponsors Advisory team at the Director level. The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where team members develop a deep understanding of derivative products and markets. This role is designed for senior practitioners who are ready to operate as trusted advisors to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
In this role you will:
Serve as a senior strategic advisor to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies
Independently design and execute interest rate and FX hedging strategies across leveraged capital structures
Lead pricing, structuring, and negotiation of derivative transactions directly with bank counterparties
Provide guidance on ISDA negotiation, credit considerations, and documentation strategy
Present strategic recommendations to CFOs and investment professionals
Influence portfolio-level risk management frameworks across sponsor platforms
Mentor and develop junior advisors
Build rapport and, together with other Chatham teams, develop relationships with clients to identify new hedging as well as non-hedging opportunities You will take ownership of and contribute actively to training newer advisors and potentially have opportunities for extended assignments within our clients' teams where there is a fit. You will partner with colleagues in other service areas to identify additional client needs and provide comprehensive solutions.
Our most experienced team members take on responsibility for a client sector or service and are involved in business development.
Your impact:
This is an important role within the team, and individuals who perform well will be highly valued team members. Career development opportunities involve gaining leadership or managerial responsibilities, managing cross-team processes, becoming senior relationships to large private equity sponsors, and fostering strong working relationships with counterparty banks.
Characteristics that set this role apart include:
True independence
- no balance sheet, no product conflicts
Scale of sponsor access
- work with many of the largest private equity firms globally
Technology-enabled advisory
- proprietary analytics integrated into client strategy
Employee ownership
- alignment with firm growth and client outcomes Contributors to your success:
"Do right by the client" attitude, inquisitive mindset, self-starter, team player
Proven drive, intellectual curiosity, and desire to grow personally and professionally
Proven orientation towards collective team performance
A bachelor's degree and7+ years of relevant industry experience in real estate, finance, derivatives, capital markets, risk advisory, or related fields
MBA or master's degree in finance or related credentials (CFA, CPA, MAI) a plus, but not required
Direct commercial negotiation experience with bank counterparties
Strong understanding of private equity and real estate capital structures as well as leveraged finance, project finance and private credit markets
Executive-level communication skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate raw data into practical insights
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.
To learn more, visitchathamfinancial.com. Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer. Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer. Chatham Financial recruits, employs, compensates, transfers, promotes, and trains without regard to age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, Vietnam era or veteran status, physical or mental disability, creed, citizen status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams
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