Senior VP, Aircraft Finance & Structuring (AMER)

Societe Generale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is seeking a senior aviation structured finance professional to originate, structure and execute aircraft financings for the AMER market. The role requires deep technical and banking skills, a proven track record in aircraft financing and a strong network among airlines and leasing companies.

The candidate will manage complex documentation, work with credit, legal and back-office teams, and contribute to business development and marketing efforts across North and Latin America.

Qualifications

• Strong structuring, technical and relationship skills with financial and legal proficiency.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience in similar Senior Front Office role for aircraft financing activities.
• Proven track record of originating and structuring aircraft financing transactions.
• Experience with aircraft Asset Backed Securities transactions would be a real value added.
• Established autonomy in the origination and structuring of these financings.
• Have current contacts with AER AME client base (airlines and leasing companies).

Responsibilities

• Originate, submit commercial offers under RFP and regular client contacts through office visits and conferences.
• Structure, negotiate the legal documentation, obtain internal credit approvals and implement financing transactions.
• Participate in the distribution of these financings to banks and investors.
• Ensure appropriate management of these transactions with Middle and Back-Offices over time.
• Develop the customer base, product offering and Net Banking Income generation with these customers.
• Implement the marketing strategy defined with the Head of the Desk to ensure regular contacts with the AMER customer base.
• Train and support junior team members.

Skills

Structuring

Financial proficiency

Legal proficiency

Relationship management

Origination

Aviation financing

Job description

Societe Generale is seeking a senior aviation structured finance professional to originate, structure and execute aircraft financings for the AMER market. The role requires deep technical and banking skills, a proven track record in aircraft financing and a strong network among airlines and leasing companies.

The candidate will manage complex documentation, work with credit, legal and back-office teams, and contribute to business development and marketing efforts across North and Latin America.