Maritime Investment Analyst — Ship & Offshore Markets

Finance People; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ORCA Asset Management in Oslo seeks an analytically strong Investment Analyst to work closely with management across the full investment lifecycle. The role combines traditional investment analysis with market dynamics, business drivers, and strategic opportunities.

This position is well suited for someone who wants to influence capital allocation in an active investment environment within the shipping and offshore markets, with a short path from decision to execution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, economics or related field with good academic results.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in shipping finance, project finance or investment banking.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with strong PowerPoint experience.
• Strong written and verbal English and Norwegian communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for shipping investments (cash flow, sensitivity analysis, valuation).
• Assist in screening and evaluating investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memos and IC materials.
• Develop presentations for investors and the board.
• Support due diligence on vessels, counterparties, and charter contracts.
• Track market developments in shipping and offshore (rates, fleet data, sector trends).
• Further develop investment processes, management reporting, and decision-making frameworks.
• Contribute to portfolio monitoring, reporting, and portfolio oversight.
• Support fundraising and investor relations processes.
• Some travel within Europe to be expected.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

English

Norwegian

Education

Master's degree in finance/economics

Job description

ORCA Asset Management in Oslo seeks an analytically strong Investment Analyst to work closely with management across the full investment lifecycle. The role combines traditional investment analysis with market dynamics, business drivers, and strategic opportunities.

This position is well suited for someone who wants to influence capital allocation in an active investment environment within the shipping and offshore markets, with a short path from decision to execution.