Associate (Intern), Fall 2024
Company Introduction
Alton Aviation Consultancy is a specialized management consulting firm focused on the aviation sector. As an independent advisory firm with no joint ventures, affiliations, or other business affiliations, we pride ourselves on offering our clients independent, objective counsel. Our global client base includes, among others, major private equity/institutional investors in aviation, airlines, airports, and aerospace manufacturers. At Alton, our purpose is to deliver to our clients the objective, data-driven guidance and insight required to inform business strategies, allocate capital, prioritize resources, and manage risk. We are looking for bright and talented minds to join our teams in Singapore.
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 market -- and across the 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 everchanging global aviation market and make strategic decisions that yield long-term value.
Job Overview:
The working experience of an Intern is essentially identical to that of a full-time Associate. You will gain deeper insight into the aviation industry and the type of work that Alton's professionals engage in every day. Throughout your work with Alton, you will be working closely with Alton's experts to apply commercial expertise and rigorous analysis to solving real-world problems that aviation industry players are faced with. From day one, you will participate in tasks such as market research, data analysis, and building strategic recommendation reports. The internship will sharpen your understanding of business analytics and presentation tools, as well as equip you with in-depth knowledge on aviation market trends.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work as a member of a consulting team on client engagements to gather, analyze, and interpret data in support of hypothesis testing and solution development
- Conduct market research, perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses (including financial model development), and author presentations and reports
- Contribute to the growth of the company in an entrepreneurial environment and support the development of company intellectual property
Qualifications
Educational Background:
Pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative, problem solving, or critical reasoning discipline (e.g., finance, mathematics, engineering, statistics, philosophy, etc.) from a top educational institution. Preference will be given to upperclassmen and graduating students.
Qualities:- Strong interest in and passion for the aviation industry
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- High level of motivation and drive for excellence
- High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
- Comprehension of finance fundamentals and strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Ability to perform under pressure and within tight deadlines
- Desire to work in a multicultural, diverse, and team-oriented environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English:
- For all offices, foreign language capabilities are a strong positive
How To Apply
Job Location:
Singapore
Application Process:
You must submit your resume and cover letter (in English) through our application portal on our website to be considered.
Applications submitted through the university job board will not be considered.
Applying through our website:
- Please visit our careers portal here: https://altonaviation.com/careers/
- Select the office you are interested in applying to and the position you are applying to (please only apply to one Alton job posting)
- Attach resume and cover letter, 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 internship position.
