Arjuna Lal

Arjuna Lal is an Analyst at Waterfall Asset Management LLC in New York, where he worked from September 2021 to March 2023. At Waterfall, he contributed to the firm’s investment strategies in structured credit securities, asset-backed finance, and whole loan investments, focusing on specialized corners of the market that include both publicly traded and privately negotiated sectors. His analytical insights supported the evaluation and management of complex credit and loan assets, helping the firm capture opportunities across more than 60 asset-backed sectors.

Prior to joining Waterfall Asset Management, Arjuna served as a Risk Analytics professional at The Clearing House, where he developed and implemented risk models for payment and settlement systems, and as an Analytics Consultant—Decision Analytics at Exl, leveraging quantitative tools to guide strategic financial decisions. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in financial risk analysis and quantitative modeling across the financial services and fintech sectors.

Arjuna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which underpins his expertise in data analytics and process optimization. His contributions span credit analysis, risk modeling, and structured finance, with a focus on asset-backed securities and structured credit markets. He is recognized for integrating technical skills with sector-specific investment knowledge to advance innovative investment solutions for institutional clients.