SVP/ EVP Portfolio Risk Management (Americas)

The Portfolio Risk Management Team forms an integral part of both the delivery of our commercial strategy and the holistic management of our customer bases. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Risk Management and located in Miami, the position of SVP/ EVP Portfolio Risk Management is a key member of the Portfolio Risk Management team. 

 

The Portfolio Risk Management team manage portfolio risk including credit, asset and market risk analysis and restructuring activities. The team drive commercial decision making, including investment in aircraft assets and everchanging appropriate allocation of the portfolio based on our specialist understanding of our global customer base and the aviation industry. This ensures that SMBC AC has a balanced view of the risks which are an inherent aspect of the industry and ensures efficient approvals of customer transactions and resolution to any customer issues in an appropriate and timely manner.

The SVP/EVP Portfolio Risk Management is a senior position in the business and is a unique opportunity for an individual with vision, energy, and ambition to lead, develop and improve the portfolio risk management activities of our business. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the monitoring of airlines and the aviation environment in the Americas region. This person will also ensure the business is taking timely and effective action in managing specific restructuring cases and to keep SMBC AC’s senior management and shareholders updated on the action plans and progress of those cases. 

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    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead, manage and develop a best-in-class team of portfolio risk managers regionally.
    • Proactive portfolio management, engaging with the various cross function stakeholders to drive  improved risk adjusted profitability.
    • Ensure consistent and timely industry leading credit, asset and market risk analysis. 
    • Maintain an in-depth and live-time knowledge of the global aviation industry and communicate this effectively on any credit, asset and market risk issues that arise.
    • Manage key shareholder group relationships acting as an ambassador for SMBC AC and its risk management capabilities. 
    • Input appropriately to the coordinated implementation of our overall risk governance framework in conjunction with various credit / risk functions within our shareholders.
    • Ensure that analysis papers are circulated within SMBC AC, and shareholders as required. 
    • Develop capabilities within the regional team, ensuring that all team members have challenging personal development plans in place for current and future roles and ensure that constant development activity is undertaken.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • 10+ year aviation experience with previous experience in risk management for an aircraft lessor or as a proven negotiator capable of leading negotiations with airlines, governmental and aviation authorities
    • Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop and communicate a vision that inspires and motivates and aligns to our business strategy.
    • Strong track record in project management and reporting with customer centric approach to business. 
    • Ability to guide complex projects efficiently and effectively while maintaining strong customer relationship focus.
    • Ability to inspire trust and confidence at all levels through natural authority and to drive change through others. 
    • Experience in managing conflicts to positive resolution and leads by example, energising others towards effective collaboration.
    • Strong commitment to deliver consistently and exceed targets with a drive for continuous improvement. 
    • Ability to learn quickly in fast paced results oriented global environment, to act on own initiative while also working in collaboratively across team. 
    • Flexibility and willingness to travel, occasionally on short notice.

     

    Critical Competencies

    • Communicate Openly: strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and high-level numeracy skills with a capability to influence others.
    • Have a can–do attitude: ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic team environment with multiple priorities and deadlines. Self-starter, ability to work independently using own initiative. 
    • Do the right thing: highly organised with strong attention to detail. Ownership of decision making. Sound commercial judgment with high standards of excellence.
    • Lead by example: high level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative and commitment.
    • Work together: excellent ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and customers. 

     

    Take your career to new heights – come join us at SMBC Aviation Capital 
     
    At SMBC Aviation Capital we look after one another. Through the SMBC Aviation Capital People Commitment we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, aligned to your needs as you move through different career and life stages. The SMBC AC People Commitment also includes our people-led culture; reward & recognition; along with our learning, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and CSR initiatives.  In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and commitment to your work here at SMBC AC to mutually create an exceptional employee experience. 
     
    A world of opportunity awaits you at SMBC Aviation Capital. Our workplace is one where diversity is welcome, and people of all backgrounds are supported to be at their best. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to build an ever-inclusive work environment.  We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please reach out to us at Careers@smbc.aero

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