Contract Manager

GKR Search and Selection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is partnering with an established aircraft leasing platform to recruit a Contracts Manager. The role offers broad exposure across lease administration, servicing and commercial operation within a dynamic aviation environment.

You will oversee contract administration, build relationships with airline customers, support cash management and governance activities, and identify process improvements to drive data quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in aircraft leasing, aviation finance or lease administration.
• Good understanding of aircraft lease documentation, maintenance reserves and contractual obligations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and data integrity of aircraft lease agreements, ensuring contractual compliance and accurate portfolio records.
• Manage maintenance reserve processes, lease-related receivables and associated commercial administration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airline customers and external counterparties, acting as a day-to-day contact.
• Support cash management, accounts payable, insurance administration and corporate governance activities; identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes.

Skills

Aircraft leasing

Aviation finance

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are supporting an established aircraft leasing platform in the search for a Contracts Manager to join its contracts team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aviation professional seeking a broad, commercially focused role with exposure across aircraft leasing operations, portfolio administration and stakeholder management

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The Opportuni

• tyBroad exposure across lease administration, servicing and commercial operation
• s.Visible role supporting live portfolio activity and commercial decision-makin
• g.Collaborative environment with close interaction across multiple business function
• s.Attractive package with strong long-term career development opportunitie

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Responsibilit

• iesOversee the administration and data integrity of aircraft lease agreements, ensuring contractual compliance and accurate portfolio recor
• ds.Manage maintenance reserve processes, lease-related receivables and associated commercial administrati
• on.Build and maintain strong relationships with airline customers and external counterparties, acting as a key day-to-day conta
• ct.Support cash management, accounts payable, insurance administration and corporate governance activiti
• es.Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting and operational processes to enhance efficiency and data quali

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Requirem

• entsStrong experience in aircraft leasing, aviation finance or lease administrat
• ion.Good understanding of aircraft lease documentation, maintenance reserves and contractual obligati
• ons.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to det
• ail.Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and collaborative appro

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