Asset Management Associate - Private Credit and Asset-Based Lending

CCaventus (formerly known as Arena Investors LP) is a global asset manager focused on credit and asset-oriented investments, encompassing a full range of corporate, real estate, and structured finance opportunities. CCaventus is backed by institutional sponsors and built on the strength of a proven credit platform, powered by permanent capital. We are a talent-driven, multi-strategy engine led by a team of handpicked portfolio managers with decades of experience and extensive industry expertise in their respective fields.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor an assigned portfolio of private credit and asset-based investments, reviewing financials and tracking covenant and loan compliance
• Assist in underwriting new investment opportunities and re-underwriting existing portfolio companies to evaluate ongoing credit quality
• Conduct quarterly valuations and mark-to-market analysis to support fair value determinations 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 to assess credit quality
• Prepare portfolio monitoring reports, KPI dashboards, and performance updates for management and investment committees
• Support implementation of dashboards, reporting tools, and AI-driven process improvements
• Support structuring and closing of amendments, add-on financings, and waivers alongside deal team members
• Draft investment committee memoranda on new investments, account amendments, and renewals
• Coordinate with legal, valuation, and accounting advisors on diligence and documentation
• Communicate with portfolio company management and sponsors, including lender calls and board meetings
• Track market and industry trends across assigned sectors and portfolio companies
• Assist in documenting process frameworks and file maintenance protocols; lead ad hoc portfolio projects

Requirements

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, thinking broadly about the business while continuously improving processes and procedures with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

• 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
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Strong financial modeling skills and the ability to think flexibly across a variety of credit situations; effective multi-tasker
• Undergraduate degree from a top institution a plus, with a record of academic achievement
• Experience in a formal bank credit training program or top sell-side bank analyst program a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across internal groups, including legal, valuation, and accounting

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources