Asset Management - Vice President, Private Credit & Asset-based Lending

Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors•New York, NY

About The Position

Quaestor Advisors, LLC (“Quaestor”) is expanding its Portfolio & Asset Management team through the addition of a Vice President focused on private credit and asset-based lending. This individual will manage a segment of the portfolio independently and report to the Head of Asset Management. Responsibilities include portfolio monitoring, valuation, and maximizing returns across a diversified private credit portfolio. Ideal candidates are organized, self-motivated, and able to collaborate effectively across all internal groups. 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.

Requirements

7+ years of related experience in private credit, direct lending, asset-based lending, portfolio management, or restructuring
Strong fundamental credit and negotiating skills, with deep loan document familiarity
Exposure to legal processes, including real estate/UCC foreclosure and bankruptcy; able to direct counsel through the restructure process
Exposure to diverse credit structures and industries
Ability to write memoranda recommending workout or restructure approaches
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills across varied capital structures
Understanding of risk management approaches and portfolio-level market analysis
Demonstrated ability to independently manage investments and mentor junior team members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to investment committees
The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards; collaborative and solutions-oriented

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA a plus

Responsibilities

Independently manage a segment of the private credit and asset-based portfolio, including valuation, monitoring, and reporting
Serve as a player-coach, managing complex investments while mentoring Associates and Analysts
Lead re-underwriting, structuring, and negotiation of amendments and add-on financings
Manage workout and restructuring situations for stressed credits, including recovery strategy and negotiation
Direct outside counsel through foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other restructuring processes
Conduct market and industry analysis to identify credit trends and emerging risks
Monitor macro and sector trends affecting portfolio performance and brief senior management
Lead implementation of dashboards, reporting tools, and AI-driven process improvements across the Asset Management platform
Present portfolio reviews and restructuring recommendations to the investment committee
Draft investment committee memoranda on workout, restructuring, and amendment approaches
Analyze collateral, cash flows, and capital structure to guide recovery and restructuring paths
Extensive interface with origination, finance, legal, and operations teams
Assist in documenting process frameworks for portfolio and workout management