Risk Analyst | Credit Analysis | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin

GKR Search and Selection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is representing an established international aircraft leasing company seeking a Risk Analyst to join its Dublin Risk Management team. The role focuses on airline credit analysis, portfolio risk and live transactions within aviation finance.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career professionals with a finance- or aviation-related degree, strong Excel skills and a genuine interest in international markets.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, aviation or related discipline.
• Good understanding of financial statements and credit analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel skills with financial data.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the financial and operational performance of existing and prospective airline customers.
• Review financial statements and key airline performance metrics.
• Support the ongoing monitoring of customer creditworthiness and portfolio exposures.
• Prepare credit analysis, reports and presentations.
• Research airline markets, regional developments and wider economic trends.
• Assist in the assessment, approval and execution of new aircraft leasing transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Risk, Commercial, Finance and the wider business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Education

Finance degree

Economics degree

Business degree

Aviation-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Risk Analyst | Credit Analysis | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin

Our client, an established international aircraft leasing company, is seeking a suitably qualified graduate or early-career professional to join its Risk Management team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in aircraft leasing and aviation finance, gaining hands‑on exposure to airline credit analysis, portfolio risk and live transactions within an international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse the financial and operational performance of existing and prospective airline customers.
• Review financial statements and key airline performance metrics.
• Support the ongoing monitoring of customer creditworthiness and portfolio exposures.
• Prepare credit analysis, reports and presentations.
• Research airline markets, regional developments and wider economic trends.
• Assist in the assessment, approval and execution of new aircraft leasing transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Risk, Commercial, Finance and the wider business.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, aviation or a related discipline.
• Applications are welcomed from graduates and early-career candidates with relevant skills, education or experience.
• A good understanding of financial statements and fundamental credit analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in aviation and international markets.
• Relevant internship or junior‑level experience in aviation, aircraft leasing, banking, accountancy, credit analysis or financial services would be beneficial.

Why Join?

• Build a strong foundation in aircraft leasing and aviation finance.
• Work directly with experienced industry professionals.
• Gain broad exposure to international airlines, markets and transactions.
• Develop your career within a collaborative, international business.

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