Director Risk | Aircraft Leasing | Limerick, Ireland
| Job Type | Permanent full-time |
| Location | Limerick |
| Area | Dublin City Centre, IEDublin North, IELimerick, IE |
| Sector | Aircraft Leasing |
| Salary | bonus, pension, health |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | BH2242_1766416339 |
| Job Views | 12 |
- Description
Director of Risk | Aircraft Leasing | Limerick, Ireland
A well-backed aircraft leasing platform is seeking a Director of Risk to lead and develop its risk function. This is a senior, strategic role with responsibility for shaping risk frameworks, governance, and oversight across the business, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-growing aviation investment platform.
The Role
You will play a central role in embedding robust risk management practices across the organisation, working closely with senior leadership and contributing directly to commercial and investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and enhance enterprise risk frameworks, policies, and governance standards
Provide strategic risk analysis and reporting to senior leadership and the board
Evaluate airline credit risk and portfolio exposures
Support transaction reviews, pricing decisions, and risk-adjusted return assessments
Contribute to aircraft acquisition and disposal evaluations, including financial modelling
Monitor global aviation market trends to inform business strategy
Oversee portfolio reviews and semi-annual valuations
About You
Degree in finance, economics, risk management, mathematics, or a related discipline
Significant experience in risk management within aircraft leasing
Strong background in financial modelling and data analysis
Deep understanding of airline credit risk, aircraft economics, and portfolio management
Proven ability to communicate effectively at senior and board level
Why This Role?
Senior leadership role with genuine influence over risk strategy
Close involvement in commercial and investment decision-making
Opportunity to build and shape the risk function within a growing platform
Competitive compensation and benefits
Application
For a confidential discussion, apply online or contact Karinda at GKR Search & Selection.
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