Engagement Manager, Aviation Consulting, Tokyo
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
Alton Aviation Consultancy is a specialized management consulting firm focused on the aviation sector. Our 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, we pride ourselves on offering our clients independent, objective counsel. At Alton, our purpose is to deliver the objective, data-driven guidance and insight our clients require to inform business strategies, allocate capital, prioritize resources, and manage risk. We are looking for bright and talented minds to join our growing team in Tokyo to work with colleagues in Dublin, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Singapore, and Beijing.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Who We Are:
Alton delivers cutting-edge advisory services that help our aviation and aerospace sector clients conquer challenges and grow. We 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 - Alton is at the forefront of helping industry players navigate the ever-changing global aviation market and make strategic decisions that yield long-term value.
With respect to culture, Alton works collaboratively across offices as one global team, embracing a client-centric focus. We promote responsibility and accountability, with team members working to the highest standards given a shared sense of pride and purpose in meaningful work. Our organization is lean and flat, and we are committed to an open and transparent environment where learning thrives, and new ideas and perspectives are welcomed. Alton is keen to help team members develop their skills, expand their knowledge, and grow to be future leaders within the firm with Engagement Managers playing an active role in developing junior team members.
Our team members are supported with highly competitive compensation commensurate with the firm’s performance and individual contributions, and a full suite of comprehensive benefits. Social responsibility has been core to our business values since Alton’s founding, and we formalized our commitment to donating a portion of our revenue and time via the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement. Please visit our careers page to learn more at, https://altonaviation.com/careers.
Job Overview:
Engagement Managers are expected to work with Alton’s 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 with us, you will be working closely in tight-knit teams with Alton’s 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 Alton’s 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.
HOW TO APPLY
You must submit your resume and cover letter (in English) through our application portal on our website to be considered:
- Please visit our careers portal here: https://altonaviation.com/careers
- Select the office and position you are applying to (please only apply to one Alton job posting)
- Attach cover letter and resume, as well as your contact information
- Once you have completed the above, click “Submit” to complete your application
Please note: applicants should have the appropriate work authorization for the office location chosen; Alton does not provide visa/work sponsorship for this position.
