Director, Financial Risk Advisory

Chatham Financial Europe Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Financial is seeking a Director to join the EMEA Financial Risk Advisory team, focusing on real estate clients and tailored risk management solutions. The role involves advising on derivatives, developing hedging strategies, and leading cross-functional engagements across trading, legal, and risk teams.

You will coach junior staff, manage projects, and deliver board-ready analyses and presentations, drawing on quantitative and qualitative methods to inform client decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; finance degree not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of derivative products, financial modeling, and risk management principles.
• Experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams with client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on derivative products and risk management strategies for clients.
• Structure, model, and analyze complex transactions to meet client objectives.
• Lead preparation and review of transaction documentation with legal and risk teams.
• Deliver client presentations, market research, and briefings to support decision-making.
• Maintain direct client relationships including onboarding, monitoring, and strategic advisory.

Skills

Derivatives

Financial modeling

Risk management

Leadership

Client communications

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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. Chatham's Financial Risk Advisory teams advise clients on interest rate, foreign currency, commodity, and capital markets decisions across a wide range of sectors. Our independent advisory approach is supported by technology tools that help clients understand financial trade-offs and execute strategies at the individual asset and portfolio level.

We are seeking a Director with 8+ years of relevant experience to join our EMEA Financial Risk Advisory team focused on delivering tailored risk management and capital markets solutions for our real estate clients.

In this role you will Provide advisory services to clients on derivative products and risk management strategies involving mainly interest rate and FX exposures and, if relevant, inflation and commodity exposures. Support clients develop and implement hedging strategies that complement their debt portfolios and reflect their risk appetite. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of client financial portfolios and exposures to inform recommendations. Structure, model, and analyze complex derivative transactions to meet client objectives. Lead preparation and review of transaction documentation and processes, partnering with legal and risk stakeholders to support compliance. Work as a senior member across all clients bringing expertise to support with proactive advisory, complex projects, technical and market knowledge. Collaborate closely across various teams such as trading/execution, legal, and other teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and client satisfaction. Deliver client presentations, market research, reports, and briefings to support decision-making and board-level discussions. Maintain and deepen direct client relationships, including onboarding, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and strategic advisory. Develop understanding of Chatham's wider service offering and build relationships with relevant senior experts / team leads to facilitate identification of cross-sell opportunities Provide strong leadership, taking responsibility for the quality and delivery of work and supporting effective collaboration. Manage, coach, and develop junior and mid-level team members, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and support for their professional development.

Contributors to your success

• 8+ years of professional experience in financial risk advisory, derivatives, treasury, capital markets, debt advisory, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree required (or higher). A degree in finance is not required; quantitative aptitude and critical thinking are essential.
• Proven understanding of derivative products, financial modeling, and risk management principles; experience structuring, pricing, and executing transactions is strongly preferred.
• Strong project and people management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, engagements, and team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, with responsibility for quality, timelines, client communication, and successful delivery.
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing professionals, including allocating work, reviewing outputs, providing feedback, and supporting career development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to provide direction, inspire confidence, make sound decisions, and create accountability across teams and client engagements.
• Strong analytical capability, including experience working with large data sets; statistical analysis and advanced modeling experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication are critical, providing the ability to communicate complex subject matter in a way that educates and prioritizes findings, flexing delivery style to accommodate different audiences, engaging with clients on new proposals and ongoing delivery, and effective communication through various formats (PowerPoint slides, email, verbal, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and drive alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with proprietary analytics tools is a plus.
• Fluent English required; additional language capabilities will be regarded favourably.

Core competencies

• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and develop others.
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Clear, structured communication and ability to translate complex topics for different audiences.
• Collaborative leader who works effectively across multidisciplinary teams and creates an inclusive, high-performing working environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and the development of others in alignment with Chatham Financial's principles.

About Chatham Financial:

Chatham Financial is the leading independent capital markets advisor, delivering an integrated blend of expert advice and powerful technology to help you reduce risk and seize opportunity. With decades of capital markets strategy, execution, monitoring, and performance expertise, we serve as an unwavering advocate for your best interests and your innovation partner. Our technology platform unifies data across assets, debt, and derivatives, giving you unmatched agility, transparency, and insight. Its clear ahead. Our commitment is to carry that light forward in every partnership, every solution, and every market we serve. We help guide the way - giving clients the insight and momentum to move forward with confidence, no matter what lies ahead.

Chatham Financial is the leading independent capital markets advisor, delivering an integrated blend of expert advice and powerful technology to help you reduce risk and seize opportunity. With decades of capital markets strategy, execution, monitoring, and performance expertise, we serve as an unwavering advocate for your best interests and your innovation partner. Our technology platform unifies data across assets, debt, and derivatives, giving you unmatched agility, transparency, and insight. Its clear ahead. Our commitment is to carry that light forward in every partnership, every solution, and every market we serve. We help guide the way - giving clients the insight and momentum to move forward with confidence, no matter what lies ahead.