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About the Role

This role involves supporting the Aviation Research team within MUFG's Global Aviation Finance Office (GAFO). The team delivers market expertise, asset and sector analyses, and thought leadership to support business operations and client discussions globally. The position is key to shaping and growing the business by researching aviation-related products and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop Aviation Research activities.
• Pro-actively seek out, explore, and research existing and new aviation-related opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and distribute data on the commercial aviation industry, including assets, markets, and values.
• Provide internal stakeholders with expert opinions to aid decision-making for debt provision.
• Contribute to externally communicating MUFG's expertise in the commercial aviation industry.
• Research new aviation-related business opportunities to grow MUFG's lending platform.
• Analyze dynamics driving commercial aviation asset liquidity and values.
• Represent the Bank with clients, deliver conference presentations, and produce industry reports.
• Evolve the Aviation Research function within the Bank.

Requirements

• Significant relevant industry experience in aviation finance, appraisal, airline, lessor, or consultancy.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstration of understanding aircraft value and appraisal methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience outside the normal commercial aviation platform to help evolve the business.
• Knowledge of current aircraft and engines programs.
• Understanding of aircraft lifecycle economics.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with online aviation intelligence platforms.
• Presentation, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Problem-solving and market research skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
• Excellent communication skills, including synthesizing complex data into clear strategic insights.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• High degree of analytical rigor and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong network across airlines, OEMs, lessors, appraisers, and industry bodies.
• Ability to leverage internal and external networks to gather intelligence.
• Degree level educated or equivalent industry experience; preference for aviation or finance qualifications.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive, motivated approach.
• Ability to operate with urgency and prioritize work accordingly.
• Strong decision-making skills and sound judgment.
• Structured and logical approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative and innovative approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Calm approach, performing well in a pressurized environment.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, constructive approach.
• Calm and professional approach at all times, performing well under pressure.
• Ability to articulate and implement GAFO’s strategy and exemplify MUFG’s culture principles.
• Culture leader by example, setting tone and expectations for peers through actions and authenticity.
• Exhibit behaviors expected of peers and pursue self-development.

Skills

• Aircraft and/or related parts valuation
• Appraisal methodologies
• Commercial aviation industry analysis
• Aircraft and engine program knowledge
• Aircraft lifecycle economics
• Analytical skills
• Numeracy skills
• English language proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Online aviation intelligence platforms
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Market research skills
• Workload management
• Prioritization
• Communication skills
• Data synthesis
• Strategic thinking
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical rigor
• Intellectual curiosity
• Industry networking (airlines, OEMs, lessors, appraisers, industry bodies)
• Intelligence gathering
• Decision-making
• Judgment
• Work structure and logic
• Innovation
• Workload management
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Numerical skills

Location

• Global

Work Type

• Full-time
• Flexible working considered

Experience Level

• Senior position

Education Level

• Degree level educated or equivalent industry experience
• Preference for aviation or finance qualifications
• ISTAT Certified Appraiser (Preferred)

About the Company

• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups with 150,000 colleagues globally.
• MUFG is committed to building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth.
• The company's vision is to be the world's most trusted financial group.
• MUFG's culture prioritizes people, new and diverse ideas, and collaboration for innovation, speed, and agility.
• MUFG invests in talent, technologies, and tools to empower employee careers.

Equal Opportunity

• MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected, and their opinions count.
• MUFG supports the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment and employment.
• MUFG opposes all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.
• Recruitment decisions are made in a non-discriminatory manner, focusing on identifying the right skills for the right role and adhering to legal obligations.