Vice President / Director, Structured Finance, European Private Investments

Arena Investors, LP, is a global investment management firm that seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted, consistent, and uncorrelated returns. We employ a fundamentals-based, asset-oriented financing and investing strategy across the entire capital spectrum (both debt and equity).

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Vice President / Director to join our European Private Investments team with a focus on structured finance investments. In this role, you will be at the forefront of originating and structuring asset-based investments in a variety of sectors and geographies.

• Lead Origination & Execution: Drive the entire deal lifecycle, from initial business development and negotiation with counterparties to building comprehensive cashflow models, drafting investment memos, and overseeing legal documentation and post-closing activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Asset Management, Finance, Accounting, and Loan Operations, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Oversee junior team members, providing guidance and support while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Market Intelligence & Analysis: Stay abreast of market trends and competitive landscapes.
• Drive Business Development: Play a key role in identifying and pursuing new investment opportunities
• Proven Track Record: approximately 7 to 9 years of professional experience in structured finance loan originations, with a preference for candidates with expertise in underwriting and structuring consumer and/or commercial credit transactions.
• Education: Master's degree preferred, but a Bachelor's degree with relevant professional experience is acceptable.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify key risks and opportunities, and develop creative structuring solutions.
• Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Results-Oriented & Collaborative: A strong work ethic, a collaborative spirit, and ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization.

• Experience: approximately 7 to 9 years in structured finance loan originations, with underwriting/structuring consumer and/or commercial credit transactions preferred.
• Education: Master's degree preferred; bachelor's degree with relevant professional experience acceptable.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze complex data and identify risks and opportunities.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Integrity: Commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.