Analyst, Aviation Finance

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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary :

MUFG's is looking to hire a dedicated, detail oriented Analyst to assist in the team's rapid growth in the aviation market.

This new analyst level opportunity offers a strong growth opportunity within MUFG. The position is responsible for assisting with coverage of Aviation clients in the Americas (Airlines, Aircraft Leasing Companies, Investors), originating and executing of structured transportation transactions, primarily in the Americas aviation sector.

The role will also be responsible for critical support functions within transaction execution, including credit onboarding, credit underwriting, and financial modeling and analytics.

As a key member of MUFG's Aviation Finance team, the Transportation Industry Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of marketing materials and executing client / prospect proposals / transactions, while prudently balancing risk with opportunity.

This specifically includes :

• Working with senior Aviation originators and relationship managers to originate new prospects
• Engage in pitch-books and meetings
• Increase MUFG product penetration with existing clients
• Assist with the originating and structuring of financial product solutions for clients
• Conduct new and ongoing due diligence
• Assist in credit and documentation processes, while appropriately leading and maintaining acceptable risk

Major Responsibilities :

• Support MDs, Directors and VPs in preparing client presentations and internal discussions
• Assist with the building of new business and maintain profitable client relationships (preparation of responses to RFPs)
• Facilitate with new transaction execution (assist in the preparation of underwriting applications, internal committee memorandums and market commentaries)
• Assist in coordinating arrangements and documentation for internal deal approvals
• Develop and run complex financial models to produce projections, simulate scenarios, and obtain comparative financial data
• Produce periodic market updates for internal and external distributions
• Coordination and collaboration with internal client coverage and Credit / Risk teams
• Other various responsibilities as directed

Qualifications :

• A B.A or B.S. is required (an advanced degree is a plus, but not required)
• Recent graduate to 3 years of transportation industry experience, strong aviation and / or container / rail equipment knowledge and banking experience is a decisive asset

A strong interest in the aviation and transportation industry and asset secured debt financing structures (including pricing and modeling)

• Exemplary MS Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical acumen including core knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, make decisions, and build trust across the organization
• Strong presentation and communication skills

The typical base pay range for this role is between $110K - $120K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location.

This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and / or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

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MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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