ExecutiveFull TimeENEurope
Permanent - Full-time - Location: UK (flexible) with international travel
About AerFin
AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.
About the role
Lead AerFin’s global trading strategy and shape the future of aviation asset value creation.
We’re looking for an exceptional commercial leader to take ownership of our global Trading function, driving sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term profitability across aircraft, engines, and component portfolios. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role with full P&L accountability, significant external market visibility, and direct influence on strategic investment decisions.
You will define and execute AerFin’s global trading strategy, optimising asset lifecycle performance from acquisition through to remarketing, while building strong relationships across the aviation ecosystem.
What you'll do
Own and deliver the global trading strategy aligned to growth and risk objectives
Drive overall commercial performance with full P&L accountability
Lead complex, high-value negotiations with airlines, lessors, OEMs, and MROs
Optimise asset lifecycle strategy (acquisition, leasing, teardown, remarketing)
Establish a high-performing global account management approach
Oversee trading risk across market, credit, residual value, and geopolitical factors
Leverage data and market insight to maximise timing, pricing, and returns
Build and maintain senior industry relationships to drive deal flow
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing commercial team
Partner cross-functionally to ensure effective execution and governance
Act as a senior ambassador for AerFin in the global market
What we're looking for
12+ years’ experience in aviation trading, leasing, or asset management
Proven track record closing complex, high-value transactions
Strong P&L ownership and commercial leadership background
Deep market knowledge (aircraft/engine values, leasing, remarketing)
Experience managing trading and portfolio risk
Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
International mindset with global operating experience
Senior leadership background in a lessor, airline, OEM, MRO, or asset manager preferred
Established global network with repeat deal flow is a plus
Multi-jurisdiction regulatory and compliance experience is beneficial
In return we offer
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Volunteering Leave
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Scheme
28 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
Multi-gym pass discount
Grandternity Leave
Appreciation & Festive Reward
Social events and much more
AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.
(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)
