Analyst / Associate, Aviation Asset Management

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial group as an Analyst/Associate in Aviation Asset Management. You will support various aircraft transactions, develop relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to the team's expertise. This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation, transportation, or banking environments.
• Ability to influence multiple teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for AAM queries.
• Create and update open items lists for regions, projects, and tasks.
• Collaborate with the Head of Aviation Asset Management.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Analyst / Associate, Aviation Asset Management

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. We have 120,000 colleagues worldwide, dedicated to making a difference for our clients, organizations, and communities. We value building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth.

Our culture emphasizes putting people first, listening to diverse ideas, and fostering innovation, speed, and agility. We invest in talent, technology, and tools to empower your career development.

MUFG, where inspiration is expected and meaningful impact is rewarded.

The Aviation Asset Management (AAM) team is part of the Global Aviation Finance Office (GAFO) within the Global Corporate and Investment Banking Division for EMEA (GCIB). Our team provides capital solutions to airlines, lessors, and investors, combining industry expertise with extensive relationships across the sector.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Aviation Asset Management team, working with GAFO clients and AAM suppliers. The main responsibilities include:

1. Operating as a member of the Aviation Asset Management team, assisting in delivering expert services throughout the loan lifecycle for various aircraft transactions.
2. Differentiating MUFG through our asset management expertise.
3. Creating and completing maintenance fly forward models for aircraft and engine deals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the first point of contact for AAM queries (internal and external).
• Create and update open items lists for regions, projects, and tasks.
• Collaborate with the Head of Aviation Asset Management to develop and maintain processes, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders within MUFG and externally.
• Support AAM services related to new business, existing business, workout cases, and expiring loans.
• Represent AAM at meetings and conferences, delivering presentations as needed.
• Maintain relationships with customers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Learn all aspects of Aviation Asset Management from a bank’s perspective.
• Assimilate large technical data sets to create Fly Forward Models.
• Create Fly Forward Models.
• Work with the wider GAFO platform to understand transactions from a maintenance perspective.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in aviation, transportation, or banking environments, preferably in a team setting.
• Experience creating and working with aviation/transportation models.
• Knowledge of Lease Agreements interpretation.
• Planning and business awareness across banking or aviation sectors.
• Ability to influence multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Data analysis and trend identification skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Fly Forward models in tools like Excel or Aerlytix.
• Experience working with suppliers or service providers.
• Knowledge of aircraft valuation, lease maintenance, and end-of-lease scenarios.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance costs and intervals.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Technical Skills

• Numerate with strong communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication at all levels.
• Experience reviewing and modifying processes and procedures.
• Adaptability and project delivery skills.
• Ability to synthesize large data inputs into clear proposals.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and quality-focused.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Note: Candidates will be given time to develop necessary skills and are not required to be proficient in all areas initially.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Calm, level-headed, and able to perform under pressure.
• Positive, proactive, and energetic attitude.
• Motivated learner with initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a desire to share knowledge.
• Organized and logical approach.
• Problem-solving with creativity and innovation.

Flexible working arrangements are considered in line with organizational needs.

MUFG values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture, supporting equality and opposing discrimination based on age, gender, orientation, disability, and other grounds.