Jeffrey Arena
About Jeffrey Arena
Jeffrey Arena is the Senior Vice President of IT Business Analysis at Abrams Capital, with over 13 years of experience in financial services and a background in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Arena earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University, graduating in 1997. He has extensive expertise in financial services, with a particular focus on leading teams that support research, trading, collateral monitoring, and portfolio management. His understanding of derivatives is comprehensive, and he has proven capabilities in designing, implementing, and managing applications for structured products, SWAPS, inflation-protected securities, and other complex derivatives.
Current Role as SVP IT Business Analysis at Abrams Capital
Jeffrey Arena is the Senior Vice President of IT Business Analysis at Abrams Capital. He has been with the company since 2010. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in financial services to oversee IT business analysis functions, ensuring that technological solutions meet the company’s strategic needs and support its financial activities.
Previous Role at Sapient Global Markets
Before joining Abrams Capital, Jeffrey Arena worked at Sapient Global Markets as Director of Business Consulting from 2007 to 2010. In this role, he was responsible for leading business consulting projects within the financial services sector, focusing on delivering strategic insights and technical solutions to enhance business performance.
Experience as Data Manager at Sowood Capital Management
In 2007, Jeffrey Arena served as a Data Manager at Sowood Capital Management for 8 months. During this period, he managed data-related tasks that supported the firm’s financial operations, ensuring data integrity and reliability for critical business functions.
Background in Business Analysis and Team Leadership
Jeffrey Arena has a robust background in business analysis and team leadership. His previous positions include being a Team Leader at Wellington Management from 2003 to 2006, a Business Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman from 1999 to 2003, and an Analyst at Interactive Data from 1997 to 1999. His roles have consistently involved managing operational workflows, leading project teams, and delivering valuable business analysis to support financial operations.