Aviation Leasing and Trading, Origination Lead
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
August 31, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
New York
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Salary
$143,000 - $247,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Aviation Leasing and Trading, Origination Lead, based out of their corporate offices in New York, United States. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
Commodities and Global Markets provides clients around the world with capital and financing, risk management, market access, and physical commodity execution across energy, metals, agriculture, and financial markets. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Execute and drive originate and execute aircraft engine leasing, debt, and trading opportunities across the United States, while supporting broader northern-hemisphere markets as needed.
- Partnering closely with regional leadership and cross-functional teams, you will lead transactions from initial opportunity through negotiation, approval, and closing.
- The role involves managing relationships with airlines, OEMs, lessors, and investors, while identifying opportunities through market analysis and portfolio insights.
- Actively advance and support portfolio management decisions, including restructurings and remarketing strategies, and mentor junior team members to strengthen team performance.
- This role is primarily U.S.-based with frequent domestic and international travel; in-office expectations align with regional team requirements.
- Salary range for this position: $200,000 – $300,000/Year.
- Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
- You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
- You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Success in origination, business development and strategic partnerships within the aviation sector, preferably at a tier 1 or tier 2 aviation leasing or trading business, over 10+ years.
- Deep knowledge of aircraft and engine markets, pricing dynamics and technical drivers.
- Commercial negotiation skills and proven record of closing high-value leasing or trading transactions leveraging a strong industry network.
- Experience navigating cross-border or multi-jurisdictional deal structures.
- Ability to influence senior counterparties and align diverse internal stakeholders.
- Analytical rigor, organized and self-sufficient entrepreneurial mindset.
- International experience will be considered as an advantage.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
