Vice President - Aviation Finance

All Aviation Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Americas is seeking a Senior Front Office professional in New York to originate and structure commercial aircraft financings for airlines and leasing companies in the AMER region. You will lead end-to-end deal execution, coordinate with credit, legal, and back-office teams, and manage relationships with key industry players.

The role requires a proven track record in aircraft financing, autonomy in origination, and strong financial and legal proficiency, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in a senior front-office role for aircraft financing.
• Proven track record of originating and structuring aircraft financing transactions.
• Strong structuring, technical and relationship skills with financial and legal proficiency.
• Autonomy in origination and structuring with current AMER client contacts.

Responsibilities

• Originate, submit commercial offers under RFP and maintain client contacts through visits and conferences.
• Structure and negotiate legal documentation, obtain internal approvals, and implement financings.
• Distribute financings to banks and investors.
• Ensure proper transaction management with Middle and Back-Office over time.
• Develop the customer base, products and net banking income with these customers.
• Implement marketing strategy with the Head of the Desk for AMER clients.
• Train and support junior team members.

Skills

Structuring

Technical skills

Relationship skills

Financial proficiency

Legal proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

The Structured Finance Aviation team's mission statement is to originate, structure, execute and follow up of commercial aircraft secured financings in AMER (North and Latin America) customer base (airlines, leasing companies and other actors in the aviation market).

• Originate, submit commercial offers under RFP and regular client contacts through office visits, participation to aviation industry conferences, etc… to maintain up-to-date level of information on client’s needs and market trends and dynamics.
• Structure, negotiate the legal documentation, get internal credit approvals and implement the aircraft financing transactions mandated by his client base (airlines and aircraft leasing companies), in cooperation with the other SG stakeholders, in particular the relevant coverage teams.
• 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 appropriate and regular contacts with the AMER customer base.
• Train and support junior team members.

Profile Required

• 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).

Business insight

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

Our Culture

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (“dib”)

Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

Compensation

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.

Diversity and Inclusion

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.