Arena is looking to expand the APAC Investments team through the addition of an Off-Cycle Analyst. The term of the internship is six months. In this role, this 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 be highly organized, self-motivated, and resourceful.
Responsibilities:
- Develop financial models and perform data / investment analysis.
- Research new deal opportunities.
- Perform relative value analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda.
- Participate in the transaction closing process.
- Assume transaction post-closing responsibilities.
- Coordinate with internal functions including Treasury and Operations.
- Manage and coordinate the creation of investment structures and entities.
- Ensure the internal databases of the firm and the team are kept up-to-date.
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.
- 0-2 years of investment banking, leveraged finance, structuring or trading experience at a bank, broker dealer or investment firm.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel (VBA a plus) and writing skills.
- Experience with financial modeling and transaction structuring / closing.
- 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.
Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
