Manager - Credit Risk Analysis (Global Aviation Finance)

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We are seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to support the onshore credit team in the Global Aviation Finance Office. You will prepare borrower rating papers, draft annual Borrower Rating (BR) and Aircraft Finance Rating (AFR) reports, and update financial spreads based on quarterly and year-end results. Your analysis will include Loan to Value (LTV) analysis, facility summaries, loan outstanding updates, and underlying asset reviews. You will also develop cashflow forecast models and participate in credit due diligence for client onboarding, portfolio reviews, and key risk events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft annual Borrower Rating (BR) and Aircraft Finance Rating (AFR) reports for airlines and aircraft lessors.
• Prepare and update financial spreads and analysis papers for the Annual Credit Review (ACR).
• Perform Loan to Value (LTV) analysis and assess loan facility updates and loan outstanding positions.
• Develop cashflow forecast models incorporating stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Conduct credit due diligence as part of portfolio monitoring and new client onboarding.
• Monitor portfolio performance and maintain internal risk monitoring systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, ISDA/CSA documentation awareness, and risk reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across credit functions, Sales/Trading teams, and international colleagues.
• Support junior team members and contribute to sectoral and jurisdictional research projects.

Qualifications:

• 1-6 years of credit risk analysis experience within aviation finance, asset finance, or structured finance risk functions.
• Experience analyzing Investment Grade (IG) and Non-Investment Grade (NIG) counterparties.
• Strong quantitative skills with solid understanding of accounting, financial statement analysis, and market risk.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, and financial modeling.
• Ability to produce clear, concise credit analysis reports distilling complex data.
• Knowledge of loan documentation, market risk, and credit risk mitigants preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; professional certifications such as CA, CFA, or MBA are a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working with overseas stakeholders.

In a world where aviation connects continents and economies, the ability to assess and manage credit risk in this dynamic sector is more critical than ever. If you enjoy digging deep into financial data, forecasting future outcomes, and making impactful decisions that keep the engines of global finance running smoothly, this role offers a unique opportunity to soar.