Corporate Securities Managing Director

Arena Investors, LP is a global investment management firm that seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted, consistent, and uncorrelated returns by employing a fundamentals-based, value-oriented investing strategy across the entire credit spectrum in areas where conventional sources of capital are scarce. Arena is looking to expand the Corporate Securities Team through the addition of a Managing Director. In this role, this individual will manage a team focused on investing in and trading investment grade and other performing bank loans and bonds for long-only and securitized portfolios, interfacing with the trading counterparties and monitoring portfolios. Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work effectively with all internal functional groups. Responsibilitie s: Build and manage growing team. Actively market, source and develop new trading and new-issue relationships. Develop unique investment ideas and evaluate new industries for potential investment. Screen new investments and prepare, issue, negotiate and execute new-issue term sheets. Build operating models, perform valuation analysis, financial analysis and conduct industry research Lead and attend management meetings, financial and accounting advisors on process management, diligence, structuring and negotiations with borrowers Prepare and present comprehensive investment memoranda and investment committee materials Requirements The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency. We seek to bring on an "alternative" perspective to non-distressed corporate fixed income investing. The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, energetic and technically proficient. Must have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree or higher from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting). 15+ years of investment experience in bank loans, bonds, and CLOs at an investment firm or sophisticated insurance company. The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization. Strong attention to detail. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Hybrid Schedule Free Food & Snacks Wellness Resources

Created: 2024-10-19