AVP, Credit Risk Aviation Finance & Leasing London

Assistant Vice President, Credit Risk Aviation Finance & Leasing London

We're partnering with a leading global aviation finance platform to hire an Assistant Vice President for its Credit Risk team in London. This is a high-impact role offering deep exposure to complex aviation assets, global counterparties, and an exciting, diverse aviation portfolio.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll work closely with commercial and origination teams while interacting with a broad, high-quality aviation portfolio across multiple asset classes and geographies. You'll contribute directly to transaction reviews, portfolio risk management, and broader credit initiatives.

You'll be a great fit if you have

• 2+ years' experience in aviation credit, asset finance, or structured lending
• Proven credit analysis skills within a bank, lessor, or aviation finance platform, or similar environment
• Strong understanding of aviation financing and leasing structures
• Ability to assess risk across counterparties, assets, and jurisdictions

What You'll Do

• Review and assess aviation transactions and portfolio exposures
• Prepare credit recommendations and risk assessments for senior stakeholders
• Interact with and monitor a dynamic, global aviation portfolio
• Partner with commercial teams on deal analysis and execution
• Identify emerging credit risks and support ongoing portfolio management

Why This Role?

• Exposure to an exciting, large-scale global aviation portfolio
• Strong interaction across commercial, risk, and senior stakeholders
• Broad asset and customer coverage across multiple markets
• Clear progression within a stable, well-capitalised aviation platform
• Opportunity to deepen technical credit expertise within aviation finance

A compelling next step for a credit professional looking to build long-term expertise in aviation finance while remaining close to live transactions.

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