RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide in-depth credit reviews of target airlines and leasing companies and perform and interpret cost/benefit analyses as they relate to the financial success of an airline or leasing company.
• Undertake a detailed review of finance structures to identify any gaps or enhancements required for existing and/or proposed structures.
• Primary responsibility is to prepare financial and operational analyses make financial reports and then make recommendations based on the data.
• Have introductory discussions with airlines and leasing companies about the AFIC offering, the proposal/underwriting process, and the execution process.
• Serving as a touchpoint for airlines, leasing companies and insurers providing advice and managing expectations related to the insurers approved commercial terms.
• Provide the insurers with guidance on the current and future state of the aviation finance market and on ad hoc basis, author reports on the state of the Aviation Finance industry and remain current on major trends and developments.
• Coordinate/ensure adequate access to data resources to support analysis activities above.
• Coordinate/oversee monitoring of issues with respect to aircraft in the AFIC portfolio and the AFIC insurers’ relationships with certain service providers; and
• Develop you own informal internal and external network of contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven financial analysis experience developed in the Aviation Finance industry.
• Proven ability to assimilate financial structure language, risk/structural issues and to relay your conclusions and professional advice in easy-to-understand/insurer friendly format using precise language is essential
• Proven ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment and deliver on client-centric priorities is essential
• In-depth understanding of the aviation finance structures and practices is highly desirable
• Be a proactive, solution-oriented team player
• Ability to work independently and ‘unsupervised’ is essential
• Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and networking skills
• Confident communicator with sufficient gravitas to advocate your points in open forum
• Aviation Leasing industry knowledge would be highly beneficial and understanding of insurance would be beneficial
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good working experience of Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven aviation finance experience working either in a bank, rating agency, lessor, or a company involved in aviation finance is essential
• Strong technical knowledge of aviation finance structures is essential
• Experience in business development or client management a plus
• Understanding of the credit insurance coverage and practices would be beneficial