Iterim - Structured Finance Specialist - Aviation

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Manager for Aviation Finance to cover maternity leave. This pivotal role involves managing complex aircraft finance transactions across the EMEA region, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong credit analysis and transaction execution skills. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and compliance. This hybrid position allows for flexibility while being part of a dynamic team in a leading international bank. If you have a commercial mindset and a passion for aviation finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong credit and financial analysis skills, ideally in asset-backed or structured finance.
• Degree-qualified, with ACIB/CFA or equivalent being an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support origination and structuring of new aircraft finance transactions.
• Manage key relationships with clients, syndicate banks, and other market participants.
• Analyse credit risk and monitor ongoing covenant compliance.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Aviation Finance

Documentation and Deal Execution

Education

Degree in Finance

ACIB/CFA or equivalent

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Interim Manager – Aviation Finance (Maternity Cover)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: 6 - 9 (Maternity Cover)

Sector: Structured Finance / Aviation Leasing / Corporate Banking

Our client is looking for an experienced Aviation Finance professional to join a dynamic team within a leading international bank. This is a key maternity cover position offering exposure to high-value, cross-border aircraft finance transactions across the EMEA region.

You’ll play a pivotal role in the origination, execution, and portfolio management of complex aviation finance deals, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. This is an ideal role for someone with strong credit analysis and transaction execution experience—ideally with exposure to aviation leasing or structured asset finance.

The Role:

• Support origination and structuring of new aircraft finance transactions (including non-recourse and leasing company-based deals)
• Manage key relationships with clients, syndicate banks, and other market participants
• Analyse credit risk, manage internal approval processes, and monitor ongoing covenant compliance
• Review and support the negotiation of transactional documentation
• Act as liaison between the London Branch and Head Office teams, ensuring smooth communication and reporting
• Provide timely updates on the credit status of existing transactions

Skills Required:

• Strong credit and financial analysis skills, ideally in asset-backed or structured finance
• Familiarity with aviation finance, leasing, or transport asset transactions (highly desirable)
• Experience with documentation and deal execution
• Commercial mindset and stakeholder management skills
• Degree-qualified, with ACIB/CFA or equivalent being an advantage