Head of Trading Operations & Analytics

Willis Lease Finance Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Willis Lease Finance Corporation in Coconut Creek, FL, is seeking a Director, Trading Operations to drive execution across aircraft and engine trading activities, coordinating transaction tracking, pipeline management, and reporting.

You will partner with senior leaders in Trading, Operations, Finance, and Corporate Development to deliver visibility into pipeline activity, monthly metrics, and timely business reporting through dashboards and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Aviation Management, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation leasing, aircraft trading, asset management, operations, finance, or related function.
• Demonstrated experience managing transaction pipelines, reporting functions, and business analytics.
• Strong understanding of aircraft/engine leasing, trading, and asset management processes preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI/reporting platforms preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track aircraft and engine purchase and sale opportunities throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Monitor trading pipeline activity and performance against annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic targets.
• Coordinate and maintain weekly Leasing & Trading reporting, updates, and data management.
• Track and report Trading KPIs and operational metrics for monthly MOR reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Trading dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Manage stand requirements and inventory tracking related to aircraft and engine purchases, sales, and transfers.
• Prepare and maintain pipeline reporting for Fund Management activities.
• Track asset allocations and utilization across investment and fund portfolios.
• Monitor NCM activity, including asset selection recommendations for sales, transfers, and portfolio optimization.
• Coordinate and track LW inputs and reporting requirements for Trading activities.
• Track Letters of Intent (LOIs) and facilitate progression through internal review, approval, and execution processes.
• Support reporting, analysis, and operational requirements related to Aircraft Leasing & Trading activities.
• Partner with Trading, Operations, Technical, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development teams to facilitate transaction execution and remove operational bottlenecks.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and analyses for senior leadership.
• Lead ad hoc projects and special initiatives supporting Trading, Investments, and Corporate Development objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and data management capabilities.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Decision making

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Willis Lease Finance Corporation in Coconut Creek, FL, is seeking a Director, Trading Operations to drive execution across aircraft and engine trading activities, coordinating transaction tracking, pipeline management, and reporting.

You will partner with senior leaders in Trading, Operations, Finance, and Corporate Development to deliver visibility into pipeline activity, monthly metrics, and timely business reporting through dashboards and analytics.