Senior Director Investments - Engines

Peak Performance Recruitment; Connecticut; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Performance Recruitment is seeking an Engine Investment Analyst to support investment, valuation and transaction activities in the commercial aviation asset market. This on-site Connecticut role emphasizes financial modelling, market analysis and strategic investment decision support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in investment banking, aviation leasing or private equity, with proven aircraft/engine valuation expertise and advanced Excel skills. Relocation within the USA is supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in investment banking, equity research, aircraft leasing, aviation lending or private equity.
• Proven experience pricing and valuing commercial aircraft and/or engines.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft and engine markets, pricing methodologies.
• Advanced Excel proficiency for financial modelling and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong PowerPoint and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage investments across full lifecycle including underwriting, due diligence, closing, portfolio management.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate acquisitions and leases.
• Lead due diligence and assess investment risk and returns.
• Determine market values, lease rates, residual values using data and appraisals.
• Prepare investment analyses, presentations and reports for senior management.
• Negotiate key terms for aircraft purchases, sales and leases.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide financial recommendations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Commercial judgement

Communication

Education

Finance degree

Economics degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Peak Performance Recruitment is working with a client to recruit an Engine Investment Analyst to support investment, valuation and transaction activities across the commercial aviation asset market.

This is an opportunity for an experienced professional with strong financial modelling and valuation expertise to play a key role in assessing aircraft and engine investment opportunities, analysing market trends and supporting strategic investment decisions.

Connecticut, USA | On-site | Full-time (Relocation Support Within USA)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage investments throughout the full lifecycle, including underwriting, due diligence, transaction closing, portfolio management and disposition.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate aircraft and engine acquisitions, disposals, leases, lease extensions, sale-and-leaseback transactions and portfolio investments.
• Lead financial and lessee due diligence, assessing investment risk and potential returns.
• Determine current and projected market values, lease rates, residual values and exit values using transaction data, appraisals, market intelligence and technical asset information.
• Apply expertise in commercial aircraft engine pricing and valuation, considering age, utilisation, maintenance condition, configuration, lease structure and market liquidity.
• Develop forward-looking investment assumptions and scenarios based on market dynamics and anticipated asset performance.
• Monitor investment performance across the existing portfolio and provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Work closely with commercial teams on the negotiation of key terms for aircraft and engine purchases, sales and leases.
• Maintain a strong understanding of aircraft and engine markets, supply and demand, fleet transitions, airline credit and financing conditions.
• Prepare investment analysis, presentations and ad hoc reports for senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in investment banking, equity research, aircraft leasing, aviation lending or private equity.
• Proven experience in the pricing and valuation of commercial aircraft and/or engines.
• Strong knowledge of new and used aircraft and engine markets, pricing and valuation methodologies.
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate detailed financial analysis into clear investment recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong PowerPoint and Word proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, proactive approach, with the ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.