Summer Investment Analyst: Build Models & Shape Deals

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Health Care Plan

Job summary

Arena is seeking a Summer Analyst for 2028 to support senior team members in the investment process. The role emphasizes rigorous financial modeling, deal research, and collaboration across functions in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Ideal candidates will be pursuing a quantitative degree at a top university and have 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships. Strong Excel skills and integrity are essential, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Attending a top university, ideally in a quantitative area such as finance, economics, engineering or accounting.
• 0-2 years of investment banking, leveraged finance, structuring or trading experience (internship inclusive).
• Excellent Microsoft Excel (VBA a plus) and writing skills.
• Experience with financial modeling and transaction structuring / closing is a plus.
• Highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to collaborate across the organization.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and perform data / investment analysis.
• Research new deal opportunities.
• Perform relative value analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda.
• Participate in the transaction closing process.
• Assume transaction post-closing responsibilities.
• Coordinate with internal functions including Treasury and Operations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Data analysis

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Top university (quantitative)

Tools

VBA

Job description

Arena is seeking a Summer Analyst for 2028 to support senior team members in the investment process. The role emphasizes rigorous financial modeling, deal research, and collaboration across functions in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Ideal candidates will be pursuing a quantitative degree at a top university and have 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships. Strong Excel skills and integrity are essential, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.