Global Aircraft Acquisition Specialist

5 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Macquarie AirFinance Limited Full time
Job Description

The VP Aviation Asset Trader is responsible for developing and implementing trading strategies that identify target aircraft for sale and purchase. This role requires a strong understanding of the commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of aircraft sales, purchases, and leasing transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement trading strategies that identify target aircraft for sale and purchase and make recommendations to the SVP Head of Trading and Leadership Team.
* Source acquisition opportunities from the secondary market at attractive returns, leading negotiations from initial award stage through to closing, while contributing to the internal approval process.
* Identify optimal exit strategies for aircraft in Macquarie AirFinance's portfolio, encompassing aircraft at every stage of their life cycle.
* Originate and close transactions to sell selected aircraft to other lessors, engine or parts specialists, and financial investors.

Skills and Qualifications:

This role requires a highly commercial individual with a strong network of industry contacts and a proven track record of closing transactions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 6-8 years' relevant industry experience, and a mathematical and analytical background.

  • Commercial acumen with a strong understanding of the commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of aircraft sales, purchases, and leasing transactions.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex transactions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and nurture relationships with a diverse range of internal and industry colleagues.

Benefits:

As a member of the team, you will be offered a range of benefits, including medical benefits, dental insurance, employee assistance programs, life insurance, a DC scheme, paid leave, and 25 days annual leave earned per year.

About Us:

Macquarie AirFinance Limited is a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world's airlines.

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