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

Quaestor Advisors

Quaestor Advisors

IT, Operations

New York, NY, USA

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

Company: Arena Investors, LP (www.arenaco.com) is a global investment manager focused on attractive risk-adjusted returns in credit markets. Westaim Corporation owns Arena and Ceres Life Insurance. Westaim is controlled by CC Capital. Arena’s assets under management are roughly $5 billion concentrated in corporate, real estate, and structured credit markets.

Position: Director / Managing Director for syndicated high-yield corporate loans in growing U.S. CLO platform. This will be integrated with other funds with flexibility to invest across capital structures. This is a full-time permanent position. Based in Midtown New York City with hybrid/remote options considered.

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.
  • 10+ years of directly relevant investing experience.
  • Expertise across capital structures, industries, debt restructurings, and legal documentation.
  • Conduct independent research for due diligence and to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Knowledge of CLO constraints and mechanics.
  • Self-motivated with proven performance record.
  • 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.
  • Relationships with other investors, sell-side institutions, and management teams.
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg, AI tools, and standard high-yield data sources.
  • Prefer CFA and/or MBA, math or accounting background, and multiple languages.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources