Technical Team - Project Management, Vice President

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan.

SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network.

The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The successful candidate will be employed by SMBC Aviation Services, Inc (SMBC AS) which is a 100% owned subsidiary of the SMBC America Holdings, Inc. (AH). SMBC AS provides services to SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (SMBC AC), an Irish entity, pursuant to a service level agreement whereby employees provide counter party and market research, develop business relationships, liaise with customers, provide technical advice and manage technical projects, and identify and communicate potential deal opportunities for SMBC Aviation Capital in the Americas region which consists of North, South, and Central America.

The Technical Team forms an integral part of both the delivery of our commercial strategy and the holistic management of our customer bases. Reporting to the EVP Technical and located in Miami, the position of VP Technical is a key member of the Technical team. This role represents a unique opportunity for candidates with vision, energy and ambition to also contribute to the rest of the Technical team, while working within a multi-disciplinary organization.

• The negotiation of all technical aspects of aircraft leasing transactions with respect to SMBC AC’s fleet of owned, managed and to be delivered aircraft.
• The project management of all technical work undertaken on SMBC AC’s fleet to facilitate our overall business objectives including aircraft transition project management.
• Collaboration with Airline Marketing in the analysis of transaction opportunities within the region, making recommendations to the CCO team and the broader business on appropriate deal structures and risk mitigants.

• Feed into and implement the strategic objectives set by the Head of Technical.
• Own and manage technical relationships as assigned by the EVP or Head of Technical.
• Project manage aircraft redeliveries including budgeting, contractor management, customer liaison, Airworthiness Authority liaison and MRO control.
• Negotiation of LOI’s/ Leases for new and used aircraft to ensure the best outcome for the company and our customer.
• Engage with industry participants to ensure SMBC AC remains informed of all technical issues related to aircraft within the SMBC AC fleet.
• Interface with other departments within the organisation to enhance the understanding and measurement of the risks associated with aircraft ownership.
• Engage and project manage consultants working on behalf of SMBC AC and ensure the contractor base has the best talent available in the market.

• A recognized degree in aeronautical or other relevant Engineering discipline or FAA/EASA licensed aircraft mechanics qualification with 5+ years’ experience in aircraft transition project management.
• A strong track record in collaboration and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
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