Global Credit Trading - Aviation Leasing - Managing Director

Overview

Join JPMorgan Chase as a Managing Director on our Global Credit Trading team within the Global Markets business. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team, where you will originate and oversee aviation leasing transactions.

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for originating, structuring, and managing leased aircraft and engines.

• Drive sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and execution of aircraft and engine finance and operating lease transactions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with airlines, lessors, OEMs, and other aviation counter parties.
• Oversee preparation and negotiation of term sheets, lease agreements, and related documentation.
• Manage diverse aviation lease assets, ensuring optimal risk-adjusted returns.
• Oversee ongoing management of the assets, including monitoring lessee performance, maintenance condition, and compliance with lease terms.
• Drive credit assessment, collateral valuation, and cash flow modeling for new and existing transactions.
• Maintain robust risk management practices, including scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Grow, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of origination and asset management professionals.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the aviation leasing industry, with a proven track record in origination, structuring, and asset management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building and managing teams.
• Deep network within the aviation finance community (airlines, lessors, OEMs, appraisers, MROs).
• Strong technical skills in aircraft and engine appraisal, lease cash flow modeling, credit assessment, and negotiation of complex agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial orientation and ability to generate risk-adjusted returns.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment and manage competing priorities.

• Familiarity with FAA/EASA/Cape Town registry considerations.
• Experience representing aviation leasing initiatives internally and externally.
• Proven ability to provide market intelligence and thematic insights to inform investment decisions.
• FINRA Licensed with the SIE, Series 7, and Series 63.

JPMorgan

Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. For information about requesting an accommodation, please contact the company without referencing external links.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans