What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Fleet Portfolio Analyst or Manager, Fleet Portfolio position at GATX?
Overview
Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125 years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.
At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way, we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers. And, thanks to our employees, in 2023, we were named one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune for the fourth time!
Responsibilities
As a Senior Fleet Portfolio Analyst/Manager at GATX Corporation, you will have a crucial role in overseeing and enhancing our railcar portfolio. This is an opportunity to work closely with a team of committed professionals, collaborating towards the success and competitiveness of our investment strategies. Your exceptional analytical skills will be utilized to identify the most effective investment opportunities and implement strategies to achieve exceptional outcomes!
- Develop price/term structures and manage implementation of strategic initiatives intended to maximize economic returns of the existing railcar fleet.
- Work with the Sales organization to identify and negotiate the best outcome of leasing opportunities for existing railcars as they arise.
- Create and execute new railcar investment strategies to optimize portfolio performance.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing railcar fleet, adjusting as necessary
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of strategies with overall business goals
- Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and market trends to inform investment decisions
- Create detailed reports and presentations to effectively communicate portfolio performance to relevant parties and senior management.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, engineering, and/or another quantitative discipline. MBA is preferred.
- 3-7 years of experience (rail industry or equipment leasing) required, and experience directly managing railcar lease fleets is highly desirable
- Understanding of economics - project evaluation/decision-making is required
- Entry-level knowledge of railcar markets, customers, commodities, and lease structures is required.
- Basic technical knowledge of various rail car types, components, and industry regulations is a significant plus.
GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
