Investment Associate Role - Aviation (2026)
ITE MGMT · New York, New York, United States · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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ITE Management, a leading investment manager specializing in the transportation sector, is looking for an Investment Associate to join its dynamic and rapidly growing Aviation team in New York. Founded in 2014, ITE targets real asset investment opportunities that are cash yielding with downside protection, and benefit from a team with deep, longstanding relationships and financial and operating expertise. Today, the firm manages over $12bn of assets globally across rail, intermodal, aviation, and emerging technology strategies with office locations in New York City (HQ), Chicago, St. Louis and London.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic deal team, with immediate exposure to senior leadership and meaningful responsibility from day one. This role offers significant breadth across aviation investment strategies, giving the individual a truly holistic perspective on the aviation investment landscape.
ITE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Lead credit underwriting on airline and aviation counterparty exposures, including analysis of financial statements, fleet data, cash flow profiles, and operating metrics
Construct and interrogate detailed financial models for prospective and portfolio investments, including integrated three-statement analysis, to inform credit views and investment recommendations
Prepare detailed credit memos and present recommendations through the investment approval process
Support loan pricing, structuring, and underwriting analysis across aviation investment transactions
Assist in the preparation and review of term sheets, credit approvals, and Investment Committee materials
Coordinate legal and transaction documentation from approval through closing, working alongside internal and external counsel
Source and evaluate new aviation investment opportunities across specialty asset classes and adjacent sectors, and proactively build industry relationships to expand ITE's network and deal flow
Conduct market research and thematic analysis to identify emerging opportunities and sector trends
Monitor portfolio credits and maintain current views on key counterparties and industry developments
What We Offer
Meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior investment professionals and Investment Committee decision-making from day one
The opportunity to work across a broad range of high-profile transactions within a growing aviation investment platform
A collaborative culture that values analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and professional development
Competitive compensation and long-term career development opportunities.