Director, FX Trading

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

Job summary

Chatham Financial in London seeks a Director for the FX Advisory Team to advise clients on FX derivatives, risk management, and hedging strategies, working across Europe. You will lead client relationships, manage projects, coach junior staff, and partner with legal and risk teams to deliver compliant solutions.

Fluent English and a strong derivatives background are essential for success in this role. This senior position offers the opportunity to influence strategy and risk outcomes for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in financial risk advisory, derivatives, treasury, or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of derivative products, pricing, and risk management principles.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on FX derivative products and risk management strategies.
• Lead client relationships, onboarding, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
• Manage, coach, and develop junior and mid-level team members.
• Collaborate with legal and risk stakeholders to ensure compliant transactions.
• Deliver market research, reports, and briefings for board-level discussions.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and support business development for Europe.

Skills

FX derivatives

Financial risk advisory

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

Financial Risk Advisory Team

Chatham's Financial Risk Advisory teams advises 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 be part of the FX Advisory Team, who will contribute to the advice, client relationship management and business development for Chatham Financial Europe Team. You will quickly become involved with client relationship management and business development for the team. You should be familiar with a broad range of FX products including derivatives.

In This Role You Will

• Provide advisory services to clients on FX derivative products and risk management strategies involving FX exposures.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the ‘Funds’ and general corporate market and the issues they face around risk management for FX
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the FX market, including fundamental economic and political indicators
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• Support clients develop and implement hedging strategies that complement their 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.
• Lead executions and collaborate with 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.

Your Impact

You will be a key contributor to our clients' success by providing expert advisory services that protect and enhance their financial interests for our 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 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 engagement.
• 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.

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.