Executive Vice President - Portfolio Risk Management APAC
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At SMBC Aviation Capital, we look after one another. Through the SMBC Aviation Capital People Commitment we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, aligned to your needs as you move through different career and life stages. The SMBC AC People Commitment also includes our people-led culture; reward & recognition; along with our learning, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and CSR initiatives.In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and commitment to your work here at SMBC AC to mutually create an exceptional employee experience.
A world of opportunity awaits you at SMBC AC. Our workplace is one where diversity is welcome, and people of all backgrounds are supported to be at their best. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to build an ever-inclusive work environment.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Team & Role Overview
SMBC AC is seeking an individual with vision, energy, and ambition to join our Portfolio Risk Management (“PRM”) Team as EVP to lead, develop and improve the portfolio risk management activities of our business. PRM forms an integral part of both the delivery of our commercial strategy and the holistic management of our customer base.Reporting to the Head of PRM and located in Singapore or Hong Kong, the position of EVP PRM is a senior position in SMBC AC and is a senior member of the PRM team.
The PRM team manage portfolio risk including credit, asset and market risk analysis and restructuring activities. The team drive commercial decision making, including investment in aircraft assets and everchanging appropriate allocation of the portfolio based on our specialist understanding of our global customer base and the aviation industry.This ensures that SMBC AC has a balanced view of the risks which are an inherent aspect of the industry and ensures efficient approvals of customer transactions and resolution to any customer issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
The successful candidate will join SMBC AC at an exciting and transformative time for our company and our position in our industry. They will be responsible for owning portfolio risk outcomes within the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions.Where required, the EVP PRM will lead complex restructuring cases, balancing commercial objectives with disciplined risk management, asset value protection and reputational considerations, keeping management and shareholders apprised at all times.
Key Responsibilities of the Role- Lead and continuously develop a best‑in‑class regional portfolio risk team, with strong capability through challenging personal development plans across airline credit analysis, portfolio analytics, scenario modelling and restructuring execution.
- Own portfolio risk outcomes across the region of responsibility, with clear accountability for optimising risk‑adjusted returns, capital allocation, value preservation and resilience through the cycle.
- Lead the active management of portfolio composition, including customer, geographic, asset‑type and lease‑profile concentrations, ensuring portfolio risks are actively monitored, challenged and mitigated.
- Implement robust early‑warning and intervention mechanisms to identify emerging customer and portfolio risks, ensuring proactive engagement and mitigation in advance of formal restructuring or default events.
- Lead complex airline restructuring and repossession situations within the region, setting clear strategies, maintaining momentum and preserving asset value while balancing commercial, legal and reputational considerations.
- Manage key shareholder group relationships acting as an ambassador for SMBC AC and its risk management capabilities.
- Champion a customer‑first culture by proactively deepening engagement with key airline partners, ensuring their strategic priorities and operational realities are fully understood and consistently reflected in portfolio risk decisions, while balancing commercial outcomes with long‑term relationship value.
- 10+ year aviation experience with previous experience in risk management for an aircraft lessor.
- Proven people leadership experience.
- Strong track record in project management and reporting with customer centric approach to business.
- Ability to inspire trust and confidence at all levels through natural authority and to drive change through others.
- Strong commitment to deliver consistently and exceed targets with a drive for continuous improvement.
Critical behaviours
These embody our culture and are central to how we work together at SMBC Aviation Capital:
- Respect: Two-way communication: listen intently, give quieter voices a platform and be conscious of tone. Respect people’s time and be flexible in accommodating others.
- Trust: Create a psychologically safe space. Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. Be honest, communicate openly and be respectful of each other’s needs.
- Integrity: Always do what is right including when no one is watching; treat people with respect and kindness; be self-aware, compassionate and embrace diversity.
- Connect: Collaborate to unleash the full potential of our diverse talent. Respect each other’s expertise and perspective and welcome challenge. Foster an inclusive and fun environment where accomplishments are recognised and take pride in winning together.
- Adapt: Be brave and curious – anticipate the future and be proactive. Have a ‘why not’ attitude, learn from previous experiences. Call out bureaucracy when it is evident in a process or way of working. Be agile to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. Demonstrate resilience and support each other.
- Achieve: Take accountability and ownership to deliver results, be ambitious and take pride in everything we do. Set each other up for success and share insights. Do what it takes to drive positive change and seek opportunities to innovate and grow our business and people.
About SMBC Aviation Capital
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, SMBC Aviation Capital is one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, with an owned, managed and committed fleet of 1,000 aircraft. We focus on the most technologically advanced, fuel efficient, narrow body aircraft types, providing customers across the globe with the aircraft they need to successfully grow their businesses.