Transactions Operations Specialist

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Chatham's Global Real Estate (GRE) sector is a market leader in financial risk management and capital optimization strategies for institutional real estate owners and developers. Our independent advisory approach is supported by technology that helps clients evaluate financial trade-offs and execute strategies at both the individual asset and portfolio levels.

As a Transaction Operations Specialist within our Global Real Estate hedging advisory team, you will play an important role in supporting interest rate and foreign currency hedging transactions. You will coordinate pre- and post-trade documentation, process transactions within Chatham's proprietary systems, and collaborate with clients, dealer banks, and internal subject matter experts to support accurate and timely execution. This role offers opportunities to develop expertise in derivatives operations, documentation, and regulatory processes while contributing to improvements that strengthen the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our hedging operations.

• Coordinate trade documentation with clients and dealer banks throughout the transaction lifecycle, from pre-trade discussions through execution and completion.
• Process transaction details and maintain accurate documentation within Chatham's proprietary transaction management systems.
• Support ISDA documentation processes by coordinating with internal ISDA specialists, attorneys, and counter party banks.
• Review and verify the economic terms of transactions before and after execution to ensure accurate trade entry and documentation.
• Assist clients with transaction settlements by coordinating and confirming appropriate funds flow.
• Track and report on transaction operations activities, including outstanding documentation, transaction pipelines, upcoming deadlines, and relevant transaction trends.
• Communicate proactively with clients and internal stakeholders regarding documentation requirements, outstanding items, and transaction timelines.
• Partner with centralized documentation and transaction management teams to coordinate compliance requirements, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and related processes.
• Review loan documentation and identify key economic information relevant to hedge structuring and transaction execution.
• Develop an understanding of derivatives regulations and their operational implications, applying that knowledge to transaction processes and documentation requirements.
• Share knowledge and support training for colleagues on relevant documentation, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade operations processes, strengthen accuracy, and increase efficiency across recurring workflows.

• Support the successful execution of interest rate and foreign currency hedging transactions by ensuring accurate, timely, and well-coordinated operational processes.
• Contribute to a positive client experience by maintaining clear communication, anticipating documentation needs, and helping resolve operational questions throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Partner with Global Real Estate advisors, ISDA specialists, attorneys,…