Pricing Analyst

CDB Aviation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

CDB Aviation in Hong Kong is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support evaluation and pricing of aircraft leasing transactions and portfolio opportunities. You will build and maintain financial models, test assumptions and assess economics to inform decisions.

The role involves collaboration with Pricing, Commercial, Trading, Treasury and Finance teams, plus researching market data and preparing clear analyses and presentations for internal approvals.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong academic background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or related.
• Master’s degree in Finance or Financial Engineering preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with model-building and scenario analysis.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts and key measures like NPV and IRR.
• Excellent attention to detail and structured problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain analysis simply.
• Curiosity and genuine interest in aviation finance and aircraft leasing.
• Ability to work in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Excel models for aircraft acquisitions, leases and portfolio opportunities.
• Analyse cash flows, lease economics, residual value assumptions and investment returns.
• Prepare sensitivity and scenario analysis to test key risks and value drivers.
• Support aircraft pricing exercises and market value assessments.
• Research relevant market, airline and industry information.
• Help maintain consistent assumptions and data across pricing models.
• Prepare analysis and materials for transaction reviews and internal approvals.
• Work with Commercial, Trading, Treasury, Finance and other teams as required.
• Respond to information requests and support live deal activity.
• Prepare clear summaries, presentations and management information.
• Support portfolio analysis and performance reporting.
• Contribute ideas to improve pricing tools, templates and processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mandarin & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Mathematics

Master's degree in Finance/Financial Engineering

Job description

The Pricing Analyst will support the evaluation and pricing of aircraft leasing transactions and portfolio opportunities. Working with Pricing and other business teams, the role will help build and maintain financial models, test assumptions, assess transaction economics and prepare clear analysis for decision-making.

What you will do:

FINANCIAL MODELLING

• Build and maintain Excel models for aircraft acquisitions, leases and portfolio opportunities.
• Analyse cash flows, lease economics, residual value assumptions and investment returns.
• Prepare sensitivity and scenario analysis to test key risks and value drivers.
• Support aircraft pricing exercises and market value assessments.
• Research relevant market, airline and industry information.
• Help maintain consistent assumptions and data across pricing models.

TRANSACTION SUPPORT

• Prepare analysis and materials for transaction reviews and internal approvals.
• Work with Commercial, Trading, Treasury, Finance and other teams as required.
• Respond to information requests and support live deal activity.

REPORTING & IMPROVEMENT

• Prepare clear summaries, presentations and management information.
• Support portfolio analysis and performance reporting.
• Contribute ideas to improve pricing tools, templates and processes.

What we are looking for

• A recent graduate with a strong academic background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering or a related subject is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including confidence building models, using complex formulas and analysing scenarios.
• A sound understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts and core investment measures such as NPV and IRR.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, logical approach to problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analysis simply.
• Curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in aviation finance and aircraft leasing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken.