Arena Investors - NY

I'm a current sophomore looking at internship opportunities in credit. I am wondering if anybody has insight into Arena Investors and their internship program. I cannot find an application on their website, but it seems I can email one directly to HR. Looking for general info about the program, as well as if they do return offers.

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Ah, the curiosity of a young mind! Based on the most helpful WSO content, it seems like you're interested in Arena Investors and their internship program. Unfortunately, I don't have specific information about Arena Investors' internship program or their return offer rates.

However, I can tell you that many firms, including hedge funds like Arena Investors, may not always advertise their internship programs directly on their websites. It's often a good idea to reach out directly to HR or even network with current employees to learn about potential opportunities.

As for return offers, it can vary widely depending on the firm and the specific circumstances. In general, firms tend to extend return offers to interns who have demonstrated exceptional performance and fit with the firm's culture.

Remember, the key to landing any internship or job is to showcase your skills, enthusiasm, and fit with the company. Good luck, and don't forget to swing from those branches with confidence!

Sources: Advice for summer and return offer rate?, Arena Investors, What, if any, hedge funds offer internships?

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A bit late but note that Arena pays below market and has a huge churn problem. This comment is largely directed to their PC team. At the moment of this message, the entire PC team consist of just a VP and MD (NY office). Could be validated with a quick Google / LinkedIn search. The team focus on LMM deals and does like 2-3 deals a year (per their latest investment recap page). Each check size is ridiculously tiny too (~$10m if that). Despite all that I said, working at Arena could be a great stepping stone to a better role but would advise against long-term aspirations. There are better shops that aren’t plague with the problems noted above (lack of team stability, pay, and deployment).

 

Weirdest, most red flaggy interview I've ever had was at Arena. I don't think it is normal for a company with their fund sizes ($1bn) to be hiring as often as they are.

 

Just wondering, what was red flaggy about it? Recruiting for credit rn and saw a few of their postings. Looked interesting but keep seeing people saying they have a lot of churn and atypical processes, so just wondering what they do that's weird. 

 

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