Analyst, Pricing & Analysis

About the Role

Based in Dublin, this Analyst will directly report to the VP and Head of Pricing & Analysis, collaborating extensively with the broader team and multiple organizational divisions. The core responsibilities include analyzing aircraft leasing transactions, evaluating aircraft and engines, supporting investment underwriting, and managing the current investment portfolio. This role requires integrating economic, technical, and contractual details into thorough transaction models to facilitate precise valuation of aviation assets.

Role Overview and Key Tasks

• Price, evaluate, and analyze all transactions involving aircraft and engine leases, acquisitions, and sales.
• Originate and structure debt financing arrangements.
• Perform credit risk assessments and manage associated risks.
• Assist in business development efforts targeting investors and maintain strong investor relations.
• Deliver periodic reports on the progress of individual investor portfolios.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed pricing models for senior management review.
• Engage with banks and financing entities to secure indicative debt terms.
• Assess creditworthiness of potential airline and lessee clients.
• Contribute to investor approval workflows.
• Create and evaluate portfolio optimization scenarios, offering recommendations to enhance portfolio value.
• Analyze market trends and other relevant factors affecting asset valuation to inform ongoing portfolio management and sales strategies.
• Consistently update valuation models and communicate findings to investors at both individual aircraft and portfolio levels.
• Develop strategic advice for investors on aircraft disposition options including sale, lease extension, remarketing, refinancing, or asset parting.

Candidate Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in Ireland.
• Between 1 and 3 years of experience in aviation leasing.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional credentials such as ACCA, ACA, or CFA, or comparable relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in Excel and financial modeling with solid skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• High attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary will be offered, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background.