Michael Lombardi

About Michael Lombardi

My work lives at the intersection of finance, technology, and investing — helping organizations make better capital and risk decisions by bringing the right people, data, and ideas together.I started my career at Vanguard, learning the fundamentals of portfolio management, strategy, and client communication. At Chatham Financial, I now lead cross-functional teams that help institutional clients connect strategy with execution — aligning capital strategy, risk management, and technology in ways that create clarity and meaningful progress.What drives me most is the human side of the job. I believe trust is earned through curiosity, clarity, and authenticity, which has shaped my approach over time — listen first, meet clients where they are, and build alignment that leads to real outcomes.

Experience

1. Relationship Manager

   Chatham Financial

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Supports CFOs, Treasurers, and their teams in determining their needs related to financial risk management and provides integrated solutions that effectively and efficiently manage risk related to foreign currency, interest rates, and commodities.Provides access to Chatham’s world-class subject matter expertise, ensuring clients and prospects maximize the value they receive from Chatham.Connects clients to tools/communities that provide education and insight related to their critical strategic and operational objectives.Improves client experience through listening, evaluating, and enhancing the services and products that Chatham offers.Facilitates our clients access to market, strategic, and operational advantages through identifying efficiencies and cost savings within their hedging programs.Products and services that Chatham offers its clients include Hedging Advisory and Execution Support, Risk Analysis, Treasury Operational Support, Regulatory Advisory, Hedge Accounting Advisory/Support and best-of-breed technology through ChathamDirect (Chatham’s SaaS-based risk management technology that streamlines end-to-end activities for FX, interest rates and commodities.)

Education

• Villanova University

  MBA, Finance, Real Estate

• Villanova University

  BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Finance, Business

Skills

• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Presentations
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Visio
• Project Management
• Systems Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Client Relations
• Team Leadership
• System Requirements
• Investments
• Process Improvement
• Valuation