Director Debt Valuation

Chatham Financial; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Financial seeks a Director for its Debt Valuation practice to lead complex engagements for institutional clients from scoping through final delivery.

You will apply valuation methodologies to diverse debt structures, interpret loan agreements, and mentor colleagues while collaborating with auditors and client stakeholders.

This role requires 8+ years in valuation or related fields, with CFA designation preferred and advanced Excel modeling skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in valuation, credit, fixed income analytics, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of fair value analyses for complex debt instruments from scoping through final deliverable.
• Interpret loan agreements and financial statements to identify valuation inputs and structural considerations.
• Build and review valuation models reflecting current market conditions.
• Represent valuation methodology to clients and auditors, including ASC 820 considerations.
• Manage relationships with senior client stakeholders and present conclusions.

Skills

Client engagement

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentorship

Cross-team collaboration

Valuation knowledge

Judgment

Education

CFA designation (preferred)

Tools

Excel

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.

Summary:

Chatham's independent Debt Valuation team is seeking a Director to serve as a senior technical and client-facing leader. This role combines deep knowledge of valuation principles and methodologies with the judgment and client-service skills needed to manage complex debt valuation engagements from initial scoping through final delivery. You will independently manage a portfolio of engagements, serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, provide well-supported perspectives on debt valuation methodology and market practice, and represent Chatham's expertise in interactions with clients and auditors. You will also contribute to the continued development of the Debt Valuation team by strengthening processes, tools, quality standards, and technical capabilities.

In this role you will:

• Own the delivery of fair value analyses for complex debt instruments on behalf of institutional clients, from engagement scoping through final deliverable.

• Apply and support valuation methodologies across a range of debt structures, clearly articulating the principles and assumptions underlying valuation conclusions.

• Interpret complex loan agreements, credit documentation, and financial statements to identify valuation-critical inputs and structural considerations that affect value.

• Build, review, and enhance valuation models, ensuring methodologies and assumptions appropriately reflect current market conditions and withstand client and auditor scrutiny.

• Serve as a primary point of contact with auditors, addressing methodology questions and supporting audit and financial reporting cycles, including matters related to ASC 820.

• Manage relationships with senior client stakeholders, presenting valuation conclusions, addressing questions and differing perspectives, and building trusted relationships.

• Monitor capital markets, credit spreads, and interest rate trends to maintain current and well-supported valuation assumptions.

• Identify and drive improvements to valuation processes, tools, and quality control standards.

• Mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance that contributes to the capabilities and expertise of the broader team.

Your impact:

• Serve as a trusted technical and client-facing leader within Chatham's Debt Valuation practice, helping clients navigate complex valuation and financial reporting matters.

• Partner with clients and auditors to clearly communicate and support valuation methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions.

• Work across Chatham's debt management, technology, and broader valuation teams to deliver integrated solutions and bring relevant expertise to complex client engagements.

• Apply technical expertise and market perspective to strengthen the quality, consistency, and credibility of Chatham's debt valuation work.

• Help advance the Debt Valuation practice by identifying opportunities to improve methodologies, processes, technology, tools, and quality controls.

• Strengthen the broader team by mentoring colleagues, sharing technical expertise and contributing to the continued development of valuation capabilities.

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders while contributing to Chatham's presence and expertise in debt valuation methodology and market practice.

Contributors to your success:

• 8+ years of experience in valuation, credit, fixed income analytics, commercial real estate, or a closely related field.

• Deep knowledge of valuation methodologies and underlying principles, with the ability to clearly explain and support valuation approaches and conclusions.

• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements end to end, including direct interaction with senior client stakeholders and auditors.

• Advanced Excel modeling skills, including discounted cash flow and scenario analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex valuation methodologies and technical concepts into clear, credible explanations for clients and auditors.

• Experience interpreting source documents such as loan agreements, credit agreements, and financial statements.

• Strong judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to navigate complex valuation questions and develop well-supported conclusions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues.

• CFA designation or progress toward the designation is preferred.

• Experience with ASC 820 fair value reporting is preferred.

• Exposure to debt capital markets, loan trading, or structured finance is preferred.

• Prior experience in valuation advisory, consulting, or an audit-adjacent capacity is preferred.

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.