Property Finance Senior Analyst

Arena Investors, LP ("Arena") is a global investment management firm that seeks to generate attractive risk adjusted, consistent and uncorrelated returns by employing a fundamentals based, asset-oriented financing and investing strategy across the entire credit spectrum in areas where conventional sources of capital are scarce.

Arena specializes in off-the-run, stressed, distressed, illiquid and esoteric special situation transactions through originations and acquisitions of asset-oriented investments across a wide array of asset types (including but not limited to private direct corporate credit, commercial real estate bridge lending, and commercial and consumer assets).

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 looking a Senior Property Analyst.

In this role, based in New Zealand this individual will work alongside the EVP of Asset Management in NZ, The incumbent will be an important staff member on-site within the office and will be required to work closely with both the Front Office Investments Team and the operations and finance teams.

The Asset Management Group's primary responsibilities include management of construction loans, asset valuation, portfolio surveillance, and maximization of return for the firm's investment portfolio.

Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, resourceful, and be able to work effectively with all internal groups.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of construction loans for New Zealand Housing Projects under the Kiwi-Build program

Responsible for monthly valuation of all assigned investments.

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.

The position will be based in NZ

Will work with MD-AM / EVP NZ

Qualifications

Understanding of construction loan management and administration

Knowledge of loan operations procedures specific to construction loan management helpful

Knowledge of New Zealand residential development preferred Exposure to, and comfort within, loan workout and restructuring situations

Ability to lead counsel through a loan workout process ideal

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

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

Some travel required

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Hybrid Work

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