Senior Consultant

Cirium Ascend Consultancy is a global team of analysts and advisors who combine data, research and industry insight to support decision‑making across the aviation ecosystem. The team works across regions and disciplines, partnering closely with colleagues in data science, product and technology. We value diverse perspectives, clear thinking and practical insight, and we support continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the team. In this team you will be working for one of the world’s most agile and innovative companies at the forefront of the commercial aviation industry. You will drive change, work with the industry’s most talented people and advance your career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the team’s initiatives to deliver advisory projects and solutions, leveraging Cirium’s data and analytics across a broad customer base in aircraft finance, leasing, aerospace, airline and airport markets.
• Work with experienced colleagues to deliver a variety of advisory projects to clients in the aviation industry, ranging from market analysis, forecasting, route analysis and strategic advice projects in all sectors of the market.
• Advise clients on strategic projects such as strategy development, transformational change, organisational restructuring and improving effectiveness of specific functions (e.g., supply‑chain management, production, risk management).
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on global aviation trends, market dynamics, regulatory frameworks and competitive landscapes; evaluate economic, environmental and geopolitical factors impacting the aviation industry.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations and thought‑leadership initiatives.
• Contribute to the delivery of products such as the Cirium Fleet Forecast, asset market commentaries and other new initiatives.
• Manage the flow of and deliver projects, create industry‑leading content across multiple platforms, including thought‑leadership articles, Viewpoint magazine, LinkedIn, webinars, events and key industry conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration or Economics); Master’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate or higher level of research, data manipulation and analysis proficiency; experience presenting complex analyses to audiences of various sizes.
• Professional experience or deep understanding of the aviation industry; experience in financial services or consultancy is an advantage.
• Experience with data‑analysis tools such as Excel, PowerBI and Tableau; high numeracy and literacy skills to explain complex analysis and conclusions to clients.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of a second language is an advantage but not required.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Save As You Earn share option scheme.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Optional dental insurance.
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to emergency care for elderly and children.
• Recares days to support charities and causes of choice.
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated volunteer time.
• Extensive learning and development resources.
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.