Engagement Manager - Aviation
London

Specialised in management consulting focused on the aviation sector.  A global client base includes, among others, major private equity and institutional investors in aviation, airlines, airports, lessors, and aerospace manufacturers. As an independent advisory firm with no joint ventures, affiliations, or other business affiliations, they pride themselves on offering clients independent, objective counsel.  Their purpose is to deliver the objective, data-driven guidance and insight clients require to inform business strategies, allocate capital, prioritize resources, and manage risk.

Seeking bright and talented minds to join a growing team in London to work with global colleagues throughout the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Delivering cutting-edge advisory services that help aviation and aerospace sector clients conquer challenges and grow. They are a global team of seasoned management consultants and executives focused on the aviation industry who are renowned for thought leadership, quantitative analytics, and innovative solution development. Equipped with an unrivalled understanding of the global aviation value chain -- including airlines, aviation finance, aerospace, MRO and aftermarket, airports, mobility, and technology.

Working collaboratively across offices as one global team, embracing a client-centric focus. Promoting responsibility and accountability, with team members working to the highest standards given a shared sense of pride and purpose in meaningful work. The organization is lean and flat, and is committed to an open and transparent environment where learning thrives, and new ideas and perspectives are welcomed. 

Team members are supported with highly competitive compensation commensurate with the firm’s performance and individual contributions, and a full suite of comprehensive benefits. 

Job Overview:

Engagement Managers are expected to work with senior team members to help clients solve their most complex commercial, operational, and financial challenges. To do this, Engagement Managers lead teams of Associates and Senior Associates and take responsibility for the day-to-day execution of client engagements, encompassing analytical work, solution-crafting, and deliverable creation. Throughout your work, you will be working closely in tight-knit teams with leaders to apply commercial expertise and rigorous analysis to solving real-world problems facing aviation industry players. You will take part in exciting projects and have a direct stake in helping clients, while at the same time expand your own sector knowledge, consulting toolkit, management skills, and industry relationships. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams to conduct market research and perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Engage with clients to gather, analyze, and interpret data in support of assessments
• Develop analytical and financial models
• Become expert on aviation industry issues across the full value chain
• Present results of studies and analyses, and draft report deliverables
• Support the professional development of associates and senior associates, and provide training
• Support the development of company intellectual property
• Support targeted business development efforts with new and existing clients
• Identify new business opportunities and offerings for the firm
• Perform other logistical, administrative, or other tasks, as directed by company management

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualities:

• Strong, demonstrable interest in, and passion for, the aviation industry
• Excellent interpersonal, team management, and teambuilding skills
• Comprehension of finance fundamentals
• Strong analytical skills
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Superior organizational skills, flexibility managing multiple priorities, working to changing deadlines, and attention to detail
• Unyielding commitment to excellence, delivering the best possible outcomes for clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; strong foreign language capabilities are a positive
• Able to work precisely and productively under pressure and tight deadlines

Educational Background:

For Engagement Managers a degree in a quantitative, problem solving, or critical reasoning discipline (e.g., business, finance, mathematics, engineering, statistics, etc.) from a top educational institution is preferred.

Work Experience:

Engagement managers should have at least 6-9 years of aviation/aerospace industry working experience and/or relevant consultancy work experience. Candidates will also be considered with a strong background from other industries/positions offering relevant transferable skills (e.g., investment banking, management consulting). Candidates must have experience managing analytical teams.

Travel:

Domestic and overseas travel may be required 25-50% on average, or more during certain periods.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.  For Further Information on Hup Consulting visit www.huphuphup.com