Asset Management Associate - Private Credit and Asset-based Lending

Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors•New York, NY

About The Position

Quaestor Advisors, LLC (“Quaestor”) is an affiliated Special Servicer, which provides mid and back office services, including asset management, to Arena Investors and external clients. Quaestor is expanding its Portfolio & Asset Management team through the addition of an Associate focused on private credit and asset-based lending. This individual will support senior team members and report to the Senior Vice President of Asset Management. Primary responsibilities include portfolio monitoring, valuation, covenant compliance, and maximizing returns across a diversified private credit portfolio. Ideal candidates are organized, self-motivated, resourceful, and able to collaborate effectively across all internal groups. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, thinking broadly about the business while continuously improving processes and procedures with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

2-5 years of related experience in private credit, direct lending, asset-based financing, leveraged finance, credit risk, or a related discipline desired
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Strong financial modeling skills and the ability to think flexibly across a variety of credit situations; effective multi-tasker
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Collaborative team player who works effectively across internal groups, including legal, valuation, and accounting

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA a plus
Undergraduate degree from a top institution a plus, with a record of academic achievement
Experience in a formal bank credit training program or top sell-side bank analyst program a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor an assigned portfolio of private credit and asset-based investments, reviewing financials and tracking covenant and loan compliance
Assist in underwriting new investment opportunities and re-underwriting existing portfolio companies to evaluate ongoing credit quality
Conduct quarterly valuations and mark-to-market analysis to support fair value determinations and investor reporting
Build and maintain financial models, including cash flow projections, covenant sensitivity, duration and IRR analysis
Analyze borrower cash flows, collateral coverage, deal structure, and sector trends to assess credit quality
Prepare portfolio monitoring reports, KPI dashboards, and performance updates for management and investment committees
Support implementation of dashboards, reporting tools, and AI-driven process improvements
Support structuring and closing of amendments, add-on financings, and waivers alongside deal team members
Draft investment committee memoranda on new investments, account amendments, and renewals
Coordinate with legal, valuation, and accounting advisors on diligence and documentation
Communicate with portfolio company management and sponsors, including lender calls and board meetings
Track market and industry trends across assigned sectors and portfolio companies
Assist in documenting process frameworks and file maintenance protocols; lead ad hoc portfolio projects