Analyst - Loan Management

Overview

• Manage a portfolio of construction loans for New Zealand Housing Projects under the Kiwi-Build program
• Responsible for monthly valuation of all assigned investments.
  
  
• Be prepared to take lead on aggressive loan restructure/workout activities consistent with Arena’s approach that loan restructures are potential “value-add” opportunities.
  
  
• Extensive interface with Finance and Operations teams
• Prepare presentations that will include transaction structure, financial projections, and background information.
  
  
• The position will be based in NZ
• Will work with MD-AM/Head of APAC AM/US-based overseer

Responsibilities

• 2-4 Years of experience in loan management, loan operations, Transaction Analysis.
  
  

Qualifications

• Understanding of construction loan management and administration
• Knowledge of loan operations procedures specific to construction loan management helpful
• Knowledge of New Zealand residential development preferred
• Exposure to, and comfort within, loan workout and restructuring situations.
  
  
• Ability to lead counsel through a loan workout process ideal.
  
  
• Exposure to complicated structured illiquid credit transactions optimal.
  
  
• Ability to write investment memorandum critical.
  
  
• Strong excel and modeling skills.
  
  
• Understanding of basic risk management approaches helpful.
  
  
• 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.