Aviation Finance Origination Lead — Remote

Northwest Bank; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an experienced Aviation Finance originator to develop and grow corporate aviation relationships within the business aviation industry. This role sources, structures, and closes aircraft financing transactions for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and mid-market to large corporations including corporate flight departments.

Transactions range from $3M to $40M+, with typical deals of $5M to $10M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of aviation experience including brokering, aircraft lending, or aircraft leasing origination.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing aviation financing transactions.
• Strong aviation industry network with market knowledge.
• Ability to travel to customer and industry event locations.

Responsibilities

• Originate new aviation finance opportunities through prospecting, referrals, industry networking, and direct calling efforts.
• Build relationships with aircraft owners, operators, brokers, dealers, manufacturers, and other aviation industry stakeholders.
• Structure and close aircraft financing transactions along with the bank's team of aviation professionals, including loans, lines of credit, acquisition financing, and progress payments on new aircraft.
• Manage client relationships throughout the financing lifecycle and identify additional business opportunities.
• Partners with credit and leadership teams to present, structure, and participate in closing transactions.
• Maintain awareness of aviation market trends, aircraft values, and competitive dynamics.

Skills

Aviation finance origination

Relationship building

Sourcing and closing financing

Travel to events

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Aviation Management, or related field

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an experienced Aviation Finance originator to develop and grow corporate aviation relationships within the business aviation industry. This role sources, structures, and closes aircraft financing transactions for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and mid-market to large corporations including corporate flight departments.

Transactions range from $3M to $40M+, with typical deals of $5M to $10M.