Overview:
Chatham Financial is a unique global financial services provider that takes a creative and holistic approach to developing our team members. 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 Opportunity:
The Rotational Analyst Program offers an 18-to-24-month experience where analysts rotate through various teams, gaining a wide range of experiences across the company before settling into a permanent role.
Rotational areas may include derivatives trading, financial risk analysis, creating actionable investment insights, financial statements and reporting, data governance, valuations, ChathamDirect technology implementation, capital advisory, market research, and client engagement.
Responsibilities:
While the specific responsibilities of an Analyst vary based on their current rotation or placement, here are some examples of responsibilities managed by our current Analysts:
- Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of clients’ interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposures.
- Support deal managers in structuring, pricing, and executing transactions.
- Work directly with clients to onboard their company’s financial portfolios onto our technology platform.
- Organize contracts and provide support to consulting engagements to streamline internal success.
- Develop automated and individualized API & Excel-based reports for derivative portfolios.
- Conduct market research and prepare client presentations.
Contributors to Success:
Chatham maintains an entrepreneurial culture that rewards teamwork and innovation. We seek individuals who are natural leaders, have a desire and ability to learn quickly, and align to our core values. While no specific professional experience or certifications are required, we look for candidates who display the following competencies:
- Communication: Ability to communicate complex subject matter effectively, prioritize findings, engage with clients, and deliver effective communication through various formats (ie - PowerPoint presentations, phone, in-person meetings, email and spreadsheets).
- Collaboration: Ability to share information internally, seek out knowledge, partner with stakeholders, and work cohesively across teams.
- Project Management: Ability to prioritize demands, align resources with project deliverables, and communicate progress and expectations.
- Service Orientation: Innate desire to help others and provide excellent service.
- Quantitative Skills: Ability to work with large sets of data with a high attention to detail. Experience with statistical analysis and financial modeling is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with additional tools or languages (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus. Ability to learn new tools and technologies as required.
Candidates must be a recent college graduate with a BA/BS degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program with a graduation date between December 2024 - June 2025. The start date for this position is July 7, 2025.
Training and Development:
This role offers recent graduates a comprehensive learning experience, providing a solid foundation for a career in financial advisory and capital markets through a blend of structured learning paths and hands-on mentorship.
Our Analysts attend Chatham’s New Hire Academy which provides them with early exposure to senior leaders and SMEs throughout the organization, focusing on improving their speed to proficiency by developing the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to be successful. It is a combination of online learning resources, debriefs, and in-person workshops with your cohort. Content areas covered include, but are not limited to, derivative and debt capital markets, fixed income math, options theory, problem solving, client communications and effective consulting skills.
Travel Requirements:
Travel requirements will vary based on your home office and scheduled rotations. You may be asked to spend time onsite at client offices or travel to other Chatham locations to support internal projects, typically for one to two weeks, with the possibility of longer stays. Since each rotation is flexible and may have specific needs, please inform Chatham if you have any limitations on your ability to travel outside your home office.
About Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries — handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day.
Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
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