What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate position at Orkila Capital?
Company Description
Orkila Capital was formed in 2013 to pursue proprietary and compelling growth equity investment opportunities in the media, entertainment, and consumer sectors. The principals of Orkila have 20 years of experience identifying unique, proprietary growth equity deals with low / zero leverage and attractive risk-reward profiles. Select investments include Mikkeller, IRONMAN, Image Line, GeoGuessr and Club Brugge. Orkila is currently investing out of its ~$350mm Fund IV (raised in 2023) and has over $1B in AUM. The firm is headquartered in downtown New York City with an additional office in Hamburg, Germany. For more information, please visit www.orkilacapital.com.
Position Description
As an Associate, you will contribute to all phases of diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. The role includes developing rigorous financial analysis, supporting commercial due diligence, and managing portfolio companies and projects.
Transaction Activities:
- Business model evaluation, financial analysis, customer analysis, SKU-level product analysis, etc.
- Lead the development of financial models based on detailed monthly operating models
- Industry due diligence including market size evaluation, competitive landscape assessment, strategic positioning, evaluating general market trends, etc.
- Participate in management presentations and due diligence sessions with management teams
Portfolio Monitoring Activities:
- Participate in weekly calls and meetings with management teams to monitor performance
- Assist with the development and monitoring of monthly financial performance and KPIs
- Conduct ad hoc analyses to support management teams’ decisions around strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of investment banking and / or private equity experience
- Ability to thrive in a rigorous, analytical environment with high attention to detail
- Extensive accounting and financial modeling knowledge
- Demonstrated interest in media, entertainment, and consumer sectors
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
Orkila Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran
status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and
internationally.