Summary

Quaestor Advisors is hiring an Asset Management Associate for its Dublin office. The role involves managing a variety of illiquid-credit investments, monthly valuation, financial modeling, loan restructuring, and working closely with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative area, 3-7 years industry experience in illiquid and alternative credit, strong fundamental credit skills, comfort with loan workout and restructuring situations, excellent excel and modeling skills, understanding of basic risk management approaches, high level of personal integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
3-7 years industry experience, ideally in the area of illiquid and alternative credit including commercial and industrial loans
Strong fundamental credit skills necessary, likely developed in a commercial bank, credit company, or BDC
Comfort within loan workout and restructuring situations, generally with support from senior team members
Exposure to complicated structured illiquid credit transactions optimal
Ability to write investment memorandum critical
Strong excel and modeling skills
Understanding of basic risk management approaches helpful

Responsibilities

Asset manage a wide range of bespoke illiquid-credit investments in sectors such as aviation, real estate, venture debt, energy and auto
Manage relationships with joint venture partners, borrowers and investment professionals
Responsible for monthly valuation of all assigned investments
Prepare financial models as appropriate for the valuation and asset surveillance processes
Be prepared to take lead on aggressive loan restructure/workout activities consistent with Arena’s approach that loan restructures are potential ‘value-add’ opportunities
Extensive interface with Finance and Operations teams
Prepare presentations that will include transaction structure, financial projections, and background information

Preferred Qualifications

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

Quaestor offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

Arena Investors, LP is hiring a Associate