Junior Analyst - Corporate Securities
Requirements:
Arena’s Corporate Securities team based in the London office are looking to expand the investment team through the addition of a junior analyst (max 1-2 years’ prior investment or finance experience).
The Corporate Securities team has a very flexible mandate with a truly sector- and geography-agnostic approach. They broadly consider credit investment opportunities in the public securities or traded credit spaces, as well as direct origination opportunities that offer sufficiently attractive risk-adjusted returns.
In the role, the individual will support the senior members of the team. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in finance and investing; thrive in an intense, team-oriented environment; and have a highly organised, self-motivated, and resourceful personality.
Responsibilities:
Day to day responsibilities will be varied, but will typically include:
- Performing business due diligence and financial analysis of target investment companies.
- Building financial models, performing valuation, capital structure and cashflow analysis, and conducting industry research.
- Preparing daily reports and market screens to assist with monitoring the universe for potential investments.
- Preparing and presenting comprehensive memo-style investment memoranda and investment committee materials to assist with ongoing analysis of potential investment opportunities.
- Participating in portfolio company monitoring and post-closing events.
- Helping to screen / identify attractive opportunities for further due diligence, including direct company outreach via e-mail.
Qualifications:
The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
- Attending or recently graduated from a top-tier university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, engineering or accounting).
- 0-2 years of investment banking, leveraged finance, trading or credit experience at a bank, broker dealer or investment firm (internship experience included) will be viewed favourably.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and writing skills. Experience with financial modelling and using Bloomberg terminals is a plus.
- The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards.