Vice President - Aviation Finance

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, execute and follow up on commercial aircraft secured financings across the AMER (North and Latin America) customer base, including airlines, leasing companies and other actors in the aviation market.
• Originate and submit commercial offers under RFP and maintain regular client contacts through office visits, participation in aviation industry conferences, and other means to keep an up-to-date level of information on client needs and market trends and dynamics.
• Structure and negotiate the legal documentation, obtain internal credit approvals and implement the aircraft financing transactions mandated by the client base (airlines and aircraft leasing companies), in cooperation with other Societe Generale stakeholders, in particular the relevant coverage teams.
• Participate in the distribution of these financings to banks and investors.
• Ensure appropriate management of these transactions with Middle and Back-Offices over time.
• Develop the customer base, product offering and Net Banking Income generation with these customers.
• Implement the marketing strategy defined with the Head of the Desk to ensure appropriate and regular contacts with the AMER customer base.
• Train and support junior team members.

Profile Required

• Strong structuring, technical and relationship skills with financial and legal proficiency.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience in a similar Senior Front Office role for aircraft financing activities.
• Proven track record of originating and structuring aircraft financing transactions.
• Experience with aircraft Asset Backed Securities transactions would be a real value added.
• Established autonomy in the origination and structuring of these financings.
• Have current contacts with the AER AME client base (airlines and leasing companies).

Our Culture

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.

Compensation

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.