Sr. Account Executive – Aviation Finance

Northwest Bank • Columbus, OH

29d • Remote

About The Position

Northwest is seeking an experienced Aviation Finance originator to develop and grow corporate aviation relationships within the business aviation industry. This role is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and closing aircraft financing transactions for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, along with middle-market and larger corporations both public and private, including corporate flight departments. Transaction sizes typically range from $3MM to $40MM+, with average deal sizes of $5MM to $10MM.

Requirements

• 5+ years of aviation experience including brokering, aircraft lending, or aircraft leasing origination experience.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing aviation financing transactions.
• Strong aviation industry network, with both finite aircraft knowledge as well as market knowledge.
• Ability to travel to customer and industry event locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Aviation Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Originate new aviation finance opportunities through prospecting, referrals, industry networking, and direct calling efforts.
• Build relationships with aircraft owners, operators, brokers, dealers, manufacturers, and other aviation industry stakeholders.
• Structure and close aircraft financing transactions along with the bank’s team of aviation professionals, including loans, lines of credit, acquisition financing, and progress payments on new aircraft.
• Manage client relationships throughout the financing lifecycle and identify additional business opportunities.
• Partners with credit and leadership teams to present, structure, and participate in closing transactions.
• Maintain awareness of aviation market trends, aircraft values, and competitive dynamics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior