Business Analyst│ Aviation Finance & Leasing │ London

GKR Search and Selection; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aviation finance platform is looking for an Associate, Business Analyst for its London office. The role involves working on commercial strategy, building financial models, and contributing to investment decisions. Candidates should have 2+ years in Aviation Finance or related fields, with strong analytical and financial modelling skills. This position offers significant exposure across Europe, Asia, and the US, and provides opportunities for career advancement towards senior analytical roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Aviation/Asset Finance, Structured Finance, Investment Banking, or Leasing.
• Experience with financial modelling and analytics.
• Understanding aviation financing structures (ABS, warehouses, term loans).

Responsibilities

• Support client coverage and commercial outreach.
• Build financial models and analytics to support transactions.
• Contribute to structuring, negotiation, and capital solutions.
• Prepare market analysis, investor materials, and presentations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modelling skills

Understanding of aviation financing structures

Job description

Associate, Business Analyst, │ Aviation Finance & Leasing │ London

We’re partnering with a leading global aviation finance & leasing platform to hire an Associate, Business Analyst for its high-performing London team. A rare opportunity to gain broad commercial exposure, work on live transactions, and accelerate your career in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll work across commercial strategy, analytics, capital markets, and transaction execution, supporting senior stakeholders and contributing directly to investment decisions.

You’ll be a great fit if you have

• 2+ years in Aviation/Asset Finance, Structured Finance, Investment Banking, or Leasing
• Strong analytical & financial modelling skills
• Understanding of aviation financing structures (ABS, warehouses, term loans)

What You’ll Do

• Support client coverage and commercial outreach
• Build financial models and analytics to support transactions
• Contribute to structuring, negotiation, and capital solutions
• Prepare market analysis, investor materials, and presentations

Why This Role?

• Global exposure across Europe, Asia, and the US
• Broad remit & real transaction responsibility
• Clear progression into commercial or senior analytical roles
• Direct visibility with senior leadership and investors

  A fantastic step for anyone looking to deepen their aviation finance expertise and move into a high-impact, commercially focused role.

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