Asset Management Associate - Private Credit and Asset-Based Lending

About the role

CCaventus (formerly Arena Investors LP) is a global asset manager focused on credit and asset-oriented investments, covering corporate, real estate and structured finance opportunities. It is looking for an Asset Management Associate in New York to monitor its private credit and asset-based portfolio, support underwriting and help build and maintain financial models.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor an assigned portfolio of private credit and asset-based investments, reviewing financials and tracking covenant and loan compliance
• Assist in underwriting new opportunities and re-underwriting existing portfolio companies to evaluate credit quality
• Conduct quarterly valuations and mark-to-market analysis for fair value and investor reporting
• Build and maintain financial models, including cash flow projections, covenant sensitivity, duration and IRR analysis
• Analyze borrower cash flows, collateral coverage, deal structure and sector trends
• Prepare portfolio monitoring reports, KPI dashboards and performance updates for management and investment committees
• Support dashboards, reporting tools and AI-driven process improvements
• Support structuring and closing of amendments, add-on financings and waivers, and draft investment committee memoranda
• Coordinate with legal, valuation and accounting advisors on diligence and documentation, and communicate with portfolio company management and sponsors
• Track market and industry trends, document process frameworks and lead ad hoc portfolio projects

Required profile

• 2-5 years of related experience in private credit, direct lending, asset-based financing, leveraged finance, credit risk or a related discipline desired
• MBA or CFA a plus; undergraduate degree from a top institution a plus
• Experience in a formal bank credit training program or top sell-side bank analyst program a plus
• Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Required skills

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Strong financial modeling skills and flexibility across credit situations
• Effective multi-tasking and excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal, valuation and accounting teams

What we offer

• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan (401k) and life insurance (basic, voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid time off, family leave and disability coverage
• Training and development, free food and snacks, wellness resources