Associate Director, Transportation Finance

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Associate Director, Transportation Finance – London, G  – Permanent Office Working.

• Origination, structuring, coverage and execution of aviation mandates in Europe, Americas, Middle East & Africa
• Perform in-depth credit, financial and cash flow analysis using various methodologies relevant for the aviation industry
• Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and analyse the impact of different capital structures, including both debt and lease solutions
• Support the team in maximizing customer profitability by providing innovative and value‑added aviation financing while at the same time managing the risk to the bank
• Supporting deal team leaders in end‑to‑end origination to execution including due diligence, financial modelling, preparation and presentation of information memoranda, business credit applications, supporting documentation and execution of transactions to reach financial close and funding
• Transactions could include advisory and industry analytics where work scope would extend to industry research, analysis of company financials, preparation of pitchbooks & coordinating investor feedback, managing third party consultants, etc
• Assist in the generation of ideas to addressing internal or client challenges
• Support the strategic development of the business which includes management and execution of ad‑hoc projects

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters

• Clients, Prospects, Credit, CPM, Legal, Coverage and Other internal support functions

• Financial Modelling
• Credit Analysis
• Business and financial analysis
• Financing Execution (e.g. documentation, etc)
• Deal Origination and Structuring
• Industry

• Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering/Law/Business Qualification with Industry experience and degree or post graduate qualified from a top‑tier school
• 6+ years of work experience is preferred in a credit and/or lending related environment such as corporate finance, credit markets, and/or structured finance
• Knowledge of aviation industry and clients and network as well as demonstrated transaction experience across different asset financing structures
• Strong analytical, writing, interpersonal/communication and organisational skills
• Prior relevant experience in a top‑tier bank with a track record in Structured Debt, Project Finance, M&A, Capital Markets, Financial Markets or Corporate Finance transactions is favourable
• Solid financial evaluation and modelling skills
• Ability to excel in both team and self‑directed settings
• Strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and deliver under time pressure in a highly competitive and dynamic deal‑driven environment
• A pro‑active and flexible team member with a “can do” mentality
• Fluency in English (verbal and writing) is a must. Additional languages is a plus

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