•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

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