Buyside Director, Securitization Risk Manager - Transportation & Aviation
Overview:
A high-growth, global alternative investment firm is looking for a risk professional for aviation and broader transportation finance. The Director will focus on complex and bespoke aircraft transactions, including older assets, engine leasing, and structured finance deals. The position requires hands-on underwriting, deep asset knowledge, and the ability to navigate evolving and less-tested asset classes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead risk assessment for all transportation-related transactions, with a focus on aviation.
- Independently evaluate credit risk across asset pools, counterparties, and structures.
- Collaborate with origination and structuring teams to align deals with firm risk appetite.
- Present findings to investment committees and recommend risk mitigants.
- Monitor portfolio performance, especially for high-risk or illiquid assets.
- Support legal documentation and ensure structural protections are accurately reflected.
- Develop and enhance risk tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in aviation finance, securitizations, or related fields.
- Strong credit analysis, cash flow modeling, and risk structuring skills.
- Experience with bespoke or less liquid asset classes is a plus.
- Ability to challenge deal teams constructively and propose solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with rating agency methodologies and risk governance frameworks.
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