Engagement Manager, Management Consulting

Alton Aviation Consultancy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized consulting firm in New York seeks an Engagement Manager to work with clients in the aviation sector. The role involves leading project teams, engaging with clients, developing analytical models, and supporting team development. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a passion for aviation, and around 6-9 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers great opportunities for career growth and involvement in significant projects across the industry.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of aviation/aerospace industry working experience or relevant consultancy experience.
• Experience in managing analytical teams.
• Strong background from investment banking or management consulting considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to conduct market research and perform analyses.
• Engage with clients to gather and interpret data.
• Develop analytical and financial models.
• Present results and draft report deliverables.
• Support the professional development of associates.

Skills

Passion for aviation industry

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Degree in business, finance, mathematics, engineering, or statistics

Job description

Engagement Manager, Management Consulting

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Company Introduction

Alton Aviation Consultancy is a specialized management consulting firm focused on the aviation sector. Our global client base includes major private equity and institutional investors in aviation, airlines, airports, lessors, and aerospace manufacturers. As an independent advisory firm with no joint ventures, affiliations, or other business affiliations, we pride ourselves on offering our clients independent, objective counsel. At Alton, our purpose is to deliver the objective, data‑driven guidance and insight our clients require to inform business strategies, allocate capital, prioritize resources, and manage risk. We are looking for bright and talented minds to join our growing team in New York to work with colleagues in Dublin, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Beijing.

Job Overview

Engagement Managers are expected to work with Alton’s senior team members to help clients solve their most complex commercial, operational, and financial challenges. They lead teams of Associates and Senior Associates and take responsibility for the day-to-day execution of client engagements, encompassing analytical work, solution‑crafting, and deliverable creation. Throughout their work, they collaborate with Alton’s leaders to apply commercial expertise and rigorous analysis to solving real‑world problems facing aviation industry players. They take part in exciting projects and help Alton’s clients while expanding their own sector knowledge, consulting toolkit, management skills, and industry relationships. The base salary range for this role is $170,000–$180,000.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to conduct market research and perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Engage with clients to gather, analyze, and interpret data in support of assessments
• Develop analytical and financial models
• Become expert on aviation industry issues across the full value chain
• Present results of studies and analyses, and draft report deliverables
• Support the professional development of associates and senior associates, and provide training
• Support the development of company intellectual property
• Support targeted business development efforts with new and existing clients
• Identify new business opportunities and offerings for the firm
• Perform other logistical, administrative, or other tasks, as directed by company management

Qualities

• Strong, demonstrable interest in, and passion for, the aviation industry
• Excellent interpersonal, team management, and teambuilding skills
• Comprehension of finance fundamentals
• Strong analytical skills
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Superior organizational skills, flexibility managing multiple priorities, working to changing deadlines, and attention to detail
• Unyielding commitment to excellence, delivering the best possible outcomes for clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; strong foreign language capabilities are a positive
• Able to work precisely and productively under pressure and tight deadlines

Educational Background

For Engagement Managers a degree in a quantitative, problem solving, or critical reasoning discipline (e.g., business, finance, mathematics, engineering, statistics, etc.) from a top educational institution is preferred.

Work Experience

Engagement managers should have at least 6–9 years of aviation/aerospace industry working experience and/or relevant consultancy work experience. Candidates will also be considered with a strong background from other industries/positions offering relevant transferable skills (e.g., investment banking, management consulting). Candidates must have experience managing analytical teams.

Travel

Domestic and overseas travel may be required 25–50% on average, or more during certain periods.

How To Apply

You must submit your resume and cover letter (in English) through our application portal on our website to be considered:

• Please visit our careers portal here: https://altonaviation.com/careers
• Select the office and position you are applying to (please only apply to one Alton job posting)
• Attach cover letter and resume, as well as your contact information
• Once you have completed the above, click “Submit” to complete your application

Please note: applicants should have the appropriate work authorization for the office location chosen; Alton does not provide visa/work sponsorship for this position.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services