Director, Financial Risk Advisory

Chatham Financial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Financial seeks a Director to join the EMEA Financial Risk Advisory team focused on real estate clients. You will lead advisory services on derivatives, risk management, and hedging strategies for complex portfolios.

This role emphasizes client relationship development, cross-team collaboration, and leadership of junior staff, with a strong emphasis on delivering value and maintaining high standards of delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in financial risk advisory or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree required; finance degree not required.
• Proven understanding of derivative products, pricing, and risk management.
• Strong leadership and people management in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on derivative products and risk management strategies involving mainly interest rate and FX exposures.
• Support clients in developing and implementing hedging strategies that reflect their risk appetite.
• Lead preparation and review of transaction documentation and processes with legal and risk teams.
• Collaborate across trading/execution, legal, and other teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and client satisfaction.

Skills

Financial risk advisory

Derivatives

Project management

People management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Excel / Office

Client relationship

Quantitative modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Proprietary analytics tools

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 willProvide 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 opportunitiesProvide 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.Your impactYou will be a key contributor to our clients' success by providing expert advisory services that protect and enhance their financial interests for our real estate clients. You will help clients make better decisions in complex markets, strengthen their risk governance and execution capabilities, and deliver outcomes that support long-term value creation.As a Director, you will also play an important leadership role within the team, helping develop our people, maintain high standards of client delivery, and contribute to the continued growth and development of our EMEA Financial Risk Advisory business.Our goal is to develop people to their fullest potential so that they can achieve greater responsibilities, and have impact on those around them, clients and teammates alike. While our work is in the financial realm, the primary qualification to apply is a willingness to join our community. No specific educational background or professional certifications are required, as we provide relevant education through a mixture of training and apprenticeship programs, but our process is highly selective as we intentionally seek candidates with the experience and traits that contribute to the balance of the firm’s culture.Contributors to your success8+ 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 competenciesClient-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.It’s 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.