Director/Managing Director, Senior Analyst of High-Yield Corporate Credit

Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arena Investors, LP is seeking a Director/Managing Director for its syndicated high-yield corporate loans within its growing U.S. CLO platform. This role will be integrated with other funds, offering flexibility to invest across capital structures. This is a full-time permanent position based in Midtown New York City, with hybrid/remote options considered. Arena Investors is a global investment manager focused on attractive risk-adjusted returns in credit markets, with approximately $5 billion in assets under management across corporate, real estate, and structured credit markets.

Requirements

10+ years of directly relevant investing experience.
Expertise across capital structures, industries, debt restructurings, and legal documentation.
Knowledge of CLO constraints and mechanics.
Self-motivated with proven performance record.
Proficiency with Bloomberg, AI tools, and standard high-yield data sources.

Nice To Haves

CFA and/or MBA
Math or accounting background
Multiple languages

Responsibilities

Sole coverage of companies in specified sectors to recommend and monitor leveraged credits for CLO platform and opportunistic credit funds.
Evaluate full capital structures with fundamental analysis, relative value, risk awareness, financial modeling with downside analysis, and legal documentation.
Prepare investment buy/sell recommendations, memos, updates, and financial models.
Contribute to portfolio management and think like a portfolio manager within their coverage areas.
Conduct independent research for due diligence and to identify risks and opportunities.
Think like a portfolio manager within coverage areas.
Communicate clearly in written and verbal form and have highest level of integrity, work ethic, curiosity, and collaboration.
Leverage relationships with other investors, sell-side institutions, and management teams.