FIRM OVERVIEW
Aero Capital Solutions (“ACS”) is an alternative asset investment firm that specializes in mid-life commercial aircraft and engine leasing investment opportunities. ACS has deployed more than $4 billion in aviation investments to date and is in the process of raising its fourth private equity fund with a target raise of $600m in committed capital. With a global team of over 50 industry professionals, ACS has offices in Austin (USA), Dublin (Ireland) and Singapore. For more information, please visit aerocapitalsolutions.com.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Founded by its sole shareholder in 2010, ACS has experienced significant growth and continues to develop at a market leading pace with a focus on narrowbody Boeing and Airbus aircraft. It’s unique ability to “handle the metal” along with full in-house capability on all aspects of managing mid-life and end-of-life aircraft provides the platform for creating value in a competitive environment. Areas in which ACS can typically “add value” range from optimizing cash flows associated with a specific lease to maximizing an aircraft’s residual value via a sum-of-the-parts exit approach, passenger release, or freighter conversion and cargo release.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Opportunity to join the ACS Investment Team as an Investment Analyst. A successful candidate will immediately be given significant responsibility in valuation modeling, investment underwriting, due diligence, and portfolio management as a key member of the team.
Central to the role is the ability to perform complex financial modeling and analysis, managing multiple project deadlines within tight timeframes, and communicating effectively with both senior management and external partners. A successful candidate will be someone that can learn the firm’s investment strategy quickly and provide critical insights based on his/her detailed financial analysis and diligence of a given investment opportunity.
Position offers a unique entry point into the intersection of private equity and aviation investments as part of an experienced team. Investment Analysts will get experience as investors in the commercial mid-life aircraft and engine leasing segment, and will learn, from the ground up, how a best-in-class asset manager identifies, evaluates, executes, and manages its investments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Model and evaluate new acquisition opportunities
- Manage aviation investments through their lifecycle: initial valuation, confirmatory due diligence, deal closing, ongoing management and divestment
- Build dynamic models capable of complex scenario analysis
- Provide support in debt underwriting from the initial marketing stage to documentation and closing
- Work cross-functionally with other teams to understand all technical considerations of a deal and to develop buy side and sell side proposals and term sheets
- Assist in the financial and operational review of airlines around the world
- Calculate and monitor performance of investments across ACS’s existing portfolio
- Perform market research and analysis
- Support senior management as needed with ad hoc analyses and materials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
- 0-3 years’ work experience in investment banking, equity research, aircraft leasing or private equity
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field
- High degree of personal and professional maturity
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative
- Strong work ethic and a deep sense of accountability
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Advanced Excel skills a must with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
EMPLOYMENT BASIS
- Position based in ACS’ Dublin Office
- Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
- Competitive compensation plan based upon experience
- Top-tier benefit package including a full suite of insurance coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off
- Domestic and international travel required for full-time hires
Aero Capital Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.