Vice President, Sponsors Advisory

CFC- Chatham Financial Corporation; Kennett Square (Chester County); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CFC- Chatham Financial Corporation is seeking an experienced Vice President to join our Sponsors Advisory team. The role entails advising private equity sponsors on hedging strategies, executing derivative transactions, and analyzing capital structures.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 5–7 years of relevant experience in finance or derivatives, and possess strong analytical and strategic advisory skills. Join us in a technology-enabled advisory environment that values independence and client success.

Competenze

• 5–7 years of relevant industry experience in finance, derivatives, or related fields.
• Experience with private equity, LBO, or real estate methodologies is a plus.
• Strong ability to translate raw data into practical insights.

Mansioni

• Advise on interest rate and FX hedging strategies.
• Lead pricing analysis and market indications generation.
• Structure and execute derivative transactions with bank counterparties.
• Present strategic recommendations to CFOs and investment professionals.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Client relationship building

Strategic advisory

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master's degree (CFA, CPA) a plus

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Role Summary

Chatham Financial is looking for an experienced derivatives professional to join our Sponsors Advisory team at the Vice President level. 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on interest rate and FX hedging strategies.
• Lead pricing analysis and generate market indications using proprietary models and market intelligence.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute derivative transactions directly with bank counterparties.
• Analyze loan documents and capital structures to identify risk management implications.
• Present strategic recommendations to CFOs, treasury teams, and investment professionals.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver integrated advisory solutions.
• Prepare, negotiate and review transaction documents for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Execute OTC derivatives 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.
• Initial training on interest rate and foreign currency hedging mechanics and pricing, followed by client advisory, deal structuring, negotiation of terms, and execution of hedges.
• Act as a senior strategic advisor, participating in all aspects of hedging strategy and transaction execution for clients.
• Contribute actively to training newer advisors and potentially have opportunities for extended assignments within clients’ teams.
• Partner with colleagues in other service areas to identify additional client needs and provide comprehensive solutions.
• Participate in business development when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant industry experience in real estate, finance, derivatives, capital markets, risk advisory, or related fields.
• 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 insights.
• Knowledge or experience with private equity, LBO, real estate and/or debt valuation techniques and methodologies a plus, but not required.
• Experience with various financing structures such as CMBS, credit facilities, and mortgages, etc. a plus, but not required.

Characteristics

True independence — no balance sheet, no product conflicts.

Scale of sponsor access — work with many of the largest private equity firms globally.

Technology‑enabled advisory — proprietary analytics integrated into client strategy.

Employee ownership — alignment with firm growth and client outcomes.

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.