Hedging Consultant

Chatham Financial
United States, Pennsylvania, Kennett Square
235 Whitehorse Lane (Show on map)
Jun 02, 2025
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. Chatham Financial is the market leader in financial risk management and capital optimization strategies for private equity managers. Our independent advisory approach and proprietary technology tools to help investors understand financial trade-offs and execute strategies at the individual asset and portfolio level. Position Description Chatham Financial is looking for a Hedging Consultant - Deal Manager to join its Real Estate Private Equity team. This position is available in both the New York and Kennett Square offices. The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where team members develop a deep understanding of derivative products and markets. Learning happens through hands-on experience in an apprenticeship-style setting alongside seasoned consultants. In this role you will: Provide strategic advice to real estate private equity managers Become familiar with pricing models and generate indications for clients and prospects Prepare client analyses Read, interpret, and analyze loan documents Prepare and review transaction documents for legal and regulatory compliance Assist with client and market research, as well as prepare client deliverables Execute trades on behalf of clients Build rapport and, together with other Chatham teams, develop relationships with clients to identify new hedging as well as non-hedging opportunities Initially, you will be trained (or further trained) in interest rate and foreign currency hedging mechanics and pricing, followed by client advisory, deal structuring, negotiation of terms, and execution of hedges. As you grow in experience, you will bring value as a senior strategic advisor, participating in all aspects of hedging strategy and transaction execution for a client while growing your expertise in capital markets. You will take ownership of and contribute actively to training newer advisors. 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 real estate private equity managers, and fostering relationships with counterparty banks. 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 andapproximately 3-7 years of relevant industry experience in finance, valuation, consulting, or accounting MBA or Master's degree in finance or related credentials (CFA, CPA, MAI) a plus, but not required Strong analytical skills and ability to translate raw data into practical information Knowledge or experience with real estate and debt valuation techniques and methodologies a plus, but notrequired Experience withvarious financing structures such as CMBS, credit facilities, and mortgages, etc. a plus, but not required 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 750 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 $1.5 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visitchathamfinancial.com. #LI-onsite #LI-AG1