Vice President, Asset Management, Equipment Finance

Location:

1000 South McCaslin Boulevard, Superior Colorado

Job Summary

The Vice President of Asset Management within Key Equipment Finance is responsible for governing asset value risk across KEF's equipment portfolio, supporting both new originations and in‑portfolio decision-making. This role emphasizes analytical judgment, structured valuation frameworks, and scalable asset risk management practices.

The VP will partner closely with Credit, Sales, Portfolio Management, and Recovery teams, while leading the development of residual valuation methodologies, portfolio monitoring frameworks, and remarketing strategies. This individual will play a critical role in evolving the tools, data infrastructure, and processes used to manage equipment risk across its lifecycle.

Essential Functions

Asset & Residual Risk Frameworks

• Develop and apply structured methodologies for asset valuation, residual risk assessment, and impairment analysis across a diverse equipment portfolio
• Ensure assumptions are well-documented, consistent, and aligned with market data and portfolio performance

New Business & Structuring Support

• Partner with Credit and Sales to evaluate collateral risk and inform transaction structuring
• Design equipment-related terms that protect asset value and mitigate risk exposure
• Provide analytical insight on transactions involving uncertainty, limited market comparables, or emerging asset classes

Portfolio Monitoring & Data-Driven Insights

• Oversee ongoing asset performance monitoring, including impairment analysis and portfolio metrics tracking
• Enhance data integrity, reporting capabilities, and insights related to asset values and exposure

Remarketing Strategy & Lifecycle Planning

• Support early-stage and end-of-lease strategies to maximize residual value realization
• Conduct post-mortem analyses and integrate findings into valuation assumptions and future decision-making

Systems, Tools & Process Optimization

• Contribute to the design and enhancement of asset management systems, databases, and reference libraries
• Translate valuation methodologies into scalable, repeatable processes that reduce key-person dependency

Leadership & Talent Development

• Serve as both an individual contributor and mentor to junior analysts
• Promote a culture of rigorous analysis, clear documentation, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or related field required
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred

Work Experience

• Experience in asset valuation, portfolio risk management, structured finance, advisory, or other analytically intensive financial roles
• Prior exposure to equipment finance or asset-based lending preferred but not required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset with the ability to model value under uncertainty
• Ability to work across complex systems, data structures, and business processes
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, including Credit, Legal, and Commercial teams
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new asset classes and market dynamics

Certifications & Licenses

• None required

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• General office environment; ability to work extended hours as needed

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/08/2026

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