Senior Aviation Analyst

IBA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation consultancy seeks motivated individuals to join their Consulting team. This exciting role involves working on diverse projects, including market forecasts, financial analyses, and sustainability strategies. The successful candidate will engage with clients, conduct thorough research, and contribute to product development. With a strong emphasis on analytical skills and teamwork, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the aviation sector. If you have a passion for aviation and a desire to excel in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerical or research-related field.
• 3+ years of experience in consulting or analytical roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Write high-quality technical and market-related reports for publication.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Market Research

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Operational Research

Degree in Data Analysis

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Aerospace

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position within the IBA Consulting team is responsible for delivering on a wide range of clients and IBA product development needs. In consulting, we bring together world-leading aviation market expertise, IBA Insights data, technical, asset management and appraisals to deliver strategic insights. Typical projects include strategic analysis, market reports, investment cases, airline and lessor diligence, financial analysis, litigation and risk management. Sustainable aviation is a key topic for our clients within this scope. IBA’s core client base is airlines, lessors, aerospace manufacturers, MROs and the aviation finance community.

IBA is an award-winning and leading independent aviation consultancy, advising a broad mix of lessors, operators, financiers and investors. Operating globally, we inform decision making and support operations across the aviation spectrum. Supporting strategic investments, managing aircraft, advising on expansion, or driving efficiency improvements, our mix of intelligence gathering, analysis, proprietary data, technical expertise and decades of aviation experience delivers value across aviation opportunities and challenges.

IBA is currently looking for motivated individuals to join the Consulting team. In this role, the successful applicant will be working on a range of projects across a varied client base.

Examples of the type of projects you could be involved in would include:

• Independent market forecasts, market reports, and strategic investment recommendations.
• Operator and lessor diligence (technical, operational and financial)
• Translating sustainability policies and market outlooks into strategies for aviation and other markets/businesses e.g. energy sector.
• IBA Insights product development, including data updates, improvements and new modules.
• Aircraft and operator cost modelling.
• Airline financial analysis and investor operator risk assessments.
• Litigation support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong communication skills and awareness. Liaising with IBA colleagues across the board including Directors, Heads of Department, Team Leaders, managers, and analysts.
• Conduct market research and perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis, gathering intelligence through multiple sources including our own extensive aviation data sets.
• Engaging with aviation clients, demonstrating excellent knowledge assimilation.
• Writing high-quality technical and market-related reports for publication.
• Presenting project material to colleagues and clients.
• Develop and maintain IBA products, including the IBA Market Outlook, IBA Insights and IBA Airlines. Participate in the development of new products and reports.

The Person:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in finance, engineering, operational research, data analysis, maths, aerospace or another numerical / research degree.
• >3 years of professional experience in consulting, or other dynamic and analytical industry roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-structuring ability.
• Able to work precisely and productively, within a team, and to deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communicator, team player and relationship builder.
• Strong, demonstrable interest in, and passion for, the aviation industry.
• Motivated to learn and self-develop, contribute to a team effort and strive for high performance.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Desirable knowledge: Understanding of aviation business, aviation finance, aircraft technology, airline economics, sustainable aviation issues, and strategic consulting frameworks.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Consulting, and Research

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing