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Credit Risk & Risk Management

GKR supports aircraft leasing platforms globally in the appointment of senior and specialist risk and credit professionals. We work closely with boards, executive management teams, and investors to identify individuals who can operate effectively within established governance, risk, and credit frameworks while supporting commercial objectives.

We recruit across the full risk function, from experienced analysts and portfolio specialists through to Chief Risk Officers and other senior leadership roles, covering both permanent and interim appointments. Our scope includes Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Asset Risk, Counterparty Risk, and Enterprise Risk, reflecting the increasingly integrated nature of risk management within leasing platforms.

Our consultants have a detailed understanding of how risk functions operate in practice within aircraft leasing businesses, including interaction with credit committees, commercial and technical teams, and external stakeholders such as lenders and shareholders. This enables us to assess candidates on judgement, decision-making capability, and credibility at the committee and board level, rather than relying solely on technical credentials.

Given the limited and highly specialised talent pool within leasing risk, our approach is defined by discretion, precision, and targeted execution. This ensures boards can have confidence that appointed individuals will strengthen risk oversight, support sustainable growth, and protect long-term shareholder value.

You can check out all our current Credit Risk positions here