Analyst, Seabury Consulting

Hong Kong - April, 2012

Job description:
Seabury is recruiting Analysts into the entry-level of its consulting team - the starting point of a career at Seabury. As an analyst you will be learning the consulting skill set and starting to develop an understanding of the aviation industry through a combination of formal training, hands-on experience and informal ‘on-the-job’ coaching and mentoring. The learning curve will be steep and exciting, and will enable you to build a foundation of skills and experience which will enable you to be promoted into more senior roles in the organization.

Seabury takes a rigorous analytical approach to all projects to help our clients make sound business decisions in the challenging aviation industry. As an Analyst, you will be a key member of our teams, where you will have responsibility for performing key areas of analysis. Your day to day activities could include researching, benchmarking, building financial models, analyzing client data or evaluating improvement initiatives. You will also compile your results, developing presentations to show findings internally or to the client. You will be given formal training, and through mentorship and ongoing, informal training, will develop a strong consulting tool kit. As your performance and experience develop, you will be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities in a meritocratic environment. Travel is highly likely across the globe.

The consulting group is a close knit team committed to having fun while delivering high impact results for our clients in an environment where the “work hard play hard” mentality presides and the travel opportunities are great. At Seabury you will be part of a dynamic team, comprised of high-powered and talented individuals, who have a blend of airline industry and top-tier strategy consulting experience. Compensation is highly competitive with leading strategy consulting firms.

The company:
Seabury Aviation & Aerospace is the leading global advisor to the Aviation industry. Founded in 1995, Seabury provides a unique combination of consulting, investment banking, financing, restructuring and software solutions to all segments of the aviation industry. Seabury’s primary offices are in New York, London and Hong Kong, with other offices based in Toulouse, Amsterdam, Minneapolis and Washington DC.

Seabury’s consulting model is to provide the highest quality of advisory services which are based on real hands-on industry expertise and leading software tools and data. As a result we have a unique team structure combines the experience of former aviation industry executives and technical experts with world class consultants who have specialized in aviation. Seabury’s employees include former members of the largest airlines, manufacturers and MROs. It also includes many former members of leading investment banks and strategy consulting firms.

Seabury has provided services or tools to the majority of airlines worldwide, ranging from the major network carriers to emerging low cost carriers, from startups to the restructuring of legacy carriers. We have clients in every continent in both mature and emerging markets. We also focus on the major industries which make up the broader aviation and aerospace industry, including airframe and component manufacturing, maintenance (MRO), cargo & logistics, airports, caterers, ground handlers, lessors and governments.

The work Seabury performs ranges from company-wide turnarounds to specific initiatives to improve commercial or operational performance. Seabury has successfully managed seven of the 10 largest airline turnarounds and/or corporate recoveries in the world, and raised over $30 billion of capital financing, including advising on over $3.5 billion of equity financings. Seabury’s expert teams also advise clients on specific opportunities such as fleet selection and acquisition, network optimization, revenue management, sales & distribution strategy, maintenance cost reduction, workforce productivity, operational and cost efficiency and much more. Seabury’s investment banking division also services all aviation-related transaction requirements from due diligence through transaction support, financing and post-merger integration.

The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly becoming the most dynamic and important for the global aviation industry, with significant growth rates projected over the coming years. As a result Seabury is placing a significant focus on the region and building a team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity to join a smaller office within an established global firm, and will enable successful applicants to make an impact and become involved in building the business.

Requirements:
To receive an interview, candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record from a top tier institution AND
• An MBA from a top tier institution OR
• One to two years’ experience at a leading management consulting firm OR
• At least two years’ experience, in an analytically focused role, in aviation, finance or with a major corporation
• Track record of achievement in extracurricular and professional endeavors
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and conceptual skills, preferably including Excel modeling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and initiative to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines while still delivering a flawless product
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Flawless written and spoken English
• Written and spoken Chinese are an advantage

Application process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume via e-mail to sccareers@seaburygroup.com. We accept applications throughout the year. Our interview process includes a series of case studies.