Summer Investment Analyst 2028

Arena is a global investment management firm that generates attractive, risk‑adjusted, consistent, and uncorrelated returns through a fundamentals‑based, asset‑oriented financing and investing strategy across the entire credit spectrum. The investment team originates and acquires asset‑oriented investments—including private direct corporate and commercial real‑estate bridge lending—focusing on off‑the‑run, stressed, distressed, illiquid, and esoteric special‑situation transactions. Arena is expanding its investment team with a Summer Analyst position for 2028. The analyst will support senior team members, bringing a demonstrated interest in finance and investing, strong organization, self‑motivation, and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and perform data/investment analysis.
• Research new deal opportunities.
• Perform relative value analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda.
• Participate in the transaction closing process.
• Assume transaction post‑closing responsibilities.
• Coordinate with internal functions including Treasury and Operations.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continual process improvement.
• Enrollment at a top university, preferably in a quantitative discipline such as finance, economics, engineering, or accounting.
• 0–2 years of experience (including internships) in investment banking, leveraged finance, structuring, or trading at a bank, broker‑dealer, or investment firm.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (VBA a plus) and strong writing ability.
• Experience with financial modeling and transaction structuring/closing is a plus.
• Highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development opportunities
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources