VP Asset Valuations & Investment Analysis | Aircraft Leasing | Engine Leasing | Aviation Finance

GKR Search and Selection; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is partnering with an established aircraft leasing platform to recruit a Vice President Asset Valuations & Investment Analysis for its US pricing and investment analytics function. The role directly influences investment decisions and live aircraft/engine transactions, with broad exposure to valuations, financial analysis and portfolio strategy.

You will assess opportunities, develop valuation assumptions, provide pricing recommendations, and evaluate exit strategies,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of sector experience with commercial and analytical depth.
• Experience in aircraft and engine valuations, financial modelling and asset economics.
• Background in pricing strategy or investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess aircraft and engine investment opportunities through financial modelling and return analysis.
• Develop valuation assumptions incorporating market trends, maintenance economics and residual values.
• Provide commercial pricing recommendations across leasing, acquisitions and disposals.
• Evaluate investment sensitivities, asset performance and alternative exit strategies.
• Support transaction underwriting and portfolio decisions through robust financial analysis.

Skills

Aircraft leasing

Aviation finance

Investment analysis

Financial modelling

Asset economics

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

We are partnering with an established aircraft leasing platform seeking a Vice President Asset Valuations & Investment Analysis to join its pricing and investment analytics function in the US.

The Opportunity

• Direct involvement in investment decisions and live aircraft and engine transactions.
• Broad exposure across asset valuations, financial analysis and portfolio strategy.
• Strong visibility with senior decision-makers across commercial activity.
• Opportunity to contribute to pricing strategy and investment performance.

Responsibilities

• Assess aircraft and engine investment opportunities through financial modelling and return analysis.
• Develop valuation assumptions incorporating market trends, maintenance economics and residual values.
• Provide commercial pricing recommendations across leasing, acquisitions and disposals.
• Evaluate investment sensitivities, asset performance and alternative exit strategies.
• Support transaction underwriting and portfolio decisions through robust financial analysis.

Requirements

• Strong background in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, trading or investment analysis.
• Proven expertise in aircraft and/or engine valuations, financial modelling and asset economics.
• 7+ years of relevant sector experience with substantial commercial and analytical depth.
• Relevant degree, with advanced qualifications advantageous.

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