Chatham Financial Looking for Investment Banking Associate at New York, NY  Full Time

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.

The Investment Banking team at Chatham Financial focuses on arranging capital. We specialize in debt and equity financing for corporations and private equity portfolio companies. Our corporate finance professionals are highly experienced in executing syndicated loans, direct placements, and securities underwriting transactions. We are steadfast advocates for our clients.

The team is building-out its New York City office and is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate start in a full-time Associate role. The ideal candidate has a willingness to work hard, learn quickly, and is a process-oriented thinker with strong attention to detail. A successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, have excellent communication skills, and be interested in diverse and challenging work.

In this role you will:

• Create dynamic financial models and performing scenario analysis
• Conduct primary due diligence and industry research on potential transactions
• Develop transaction memos to present to internal committees
• Assist in the creation of presentation and marketing materials for clients, prospects, and partners
• Supervise analysts and act as an intermediary between junior and senior bankers

Your impact:

This role is at the very foundation of one of Chatham’s key values, Do Excellent Work, and key purposes, Impact Our Clients. In leading a myriad of projects, the Investment Banking Associate will be integral to the greater investment banking team providing unparalleled capital markets expertise and exceptional client service. The associate will work closely with senior staff, allowing for ample mentorship and professional growth opportunity.

Contributors to your success:

• 2-3 years of investment banking experience (Leveraged Finance and Capital Markets) plus an additional 1-2 years of private or public debt experience from a leading firm
• Exceptional financial modeling, accounting, and valuation skills as well as experience working with credit documents and leading due diligence processes
• Being a self-starter and team player with strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage transaction execution and client support
• Ability to construct concise, persuasive verbal and written transaction memorandums in a timely manner
• A desire to develop and expand relationships within the investment community
• Completed undergraduate or graduate studies in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar subject
• Series 7 or 79 and Series 63 registrations
• Previous experience in credit analysis, capital structure review and assessing financing alternatives

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 close to 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. To learn more, visit .

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Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer. Chatham Financial recruits, employs, compensates, transfers, promotes, and trains without regard to age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, Vietnam era or veteran status, physical or mental disability, creed, citizen status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.