Senior Manager - Asset Trading

Senior Manager - Asset Trading

Location Chicago, Illinois, United StatesCategory CorporateJob IdWHQ00026566FinanceJob TypeFull-TimePosted Date 09/28/2026

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Description

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Global Procurement (GP) organization at United Airlines is responsible for, among other things, procuring goods and services and developing/managing relationships with third-party providers with the objective of reducing total cost and risk to United improving levels of quality, service, and technology.

The Global Procurement Asset Trading Senior Manager leads optimization and execution of organizational asset and component strategies and processes to ensure timely and compliant acquisiton or sales practices. This individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive trading excellence supporting United’s strategic trading objectives.

Oversee all aspects of asset trading for assets and components, including managing component-level parts that make up engines and airframes, strategically establishing sales channels, asset teardown oversight and developing strategic sales pathways for aviation assets. The role is pivotal in ensuring the highest value is extracted from surplus materials, maximizing sales profit, managing logistics required for execution and ensuring regulatory compliance in all transactions.

Develop and implement acquisition and/or sales strategies aligned with company objectives. Lead the acquisition and sales strategy to ensure the effective execution of these strategies. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive performance.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions while mitigating risks. Relay routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume/market changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback. Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities.

Leverage market analysis to identify potential opportunities and threats to the acquisition or sales strategy. Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces. Understands supplier market dynamics/intelligence and use it as input into the strategy Monitor and report compliance to Source-to-Pay (S2P) process per entity.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards. Oversee risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and asset trading-related risks.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing asset trading team. Provide guidance and support to enhance team skills and capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Legal, Supply chain or another business-related field

5+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience plus 3 years of management experience

Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment

Good business acumen and demonstrated capability of managing complex projects

Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills

Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Master's degree

Business Development or Sales degree

Experience in sales and aviation assets

PMP

Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts

The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or related field with 5+ years consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience plus 3 years management experience
• Highly analytical, excellent problem-solving, communication, and people skills; advanced PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; successful interview completion required