Investment Associate, Studio Operations

SUMMARY: 

Hackman Capital Partners ("Hackman", "HCP") is seeking a highly motivated, analytical Investment Associate to join the Studio team and oversee the financial performance of the equipment side of the business. The Associate should bring a strong finance background, ideally from investment banking, consulting, asset management, private equity, or a similarly rigorous analytical environment. Reporting to the VP of Studio Operations, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the SVP/EVP of Asset Management, this role will own the analytical and financial review of studio equipment, including modeling, reporting, performance tracking, investment evaluation, and strategic recommendations across the equipment platform. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and maintain detailed financial models for the Studio equipment business, including budgets, forecasts, utilization, capex, depreciation, ROI, and lifecycle analyses. 

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on new and existing equipment investment opportunities, including acquisitions, replacements, dispositions, and financing alternatives. 

• Own ongoing review of equipment-level financial performance, including revenue, margin, operating expenses, utilization, maintenance spend, and cash flow. 

• Review and validate equipment-related models, data inputs, monthly reporting packages, and assumptions across Hackman Capital. 

• Collaborate with Studio Operations to identify and resolve performance issues, discrepancies, and value-creation opportunities within the equipment portfolio. 

• Support asset management and transactional initiatives related to studio equipment, including investment memos, business cases, diligence materials, and decision support. 

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to track budgets versus actuals, explain variances, and improve reporting cadence and data quality. 

• Contribute to pricing, fleet mix, vendor, procurement, and capital allocation analyses designed to optimize equipment returns and service levels. 

• Build and monitor KPIs and dashboards for the equipment business, including utilization, revenue per unit, contribution margin, ROI, payback, maintenance cost, and capex pipeline. 

• Assist in evaluating strategic opportunities to enhance the equipment platform, including process improvements, operational efficiencies, and potential growth initiatives. 

• Stay updated on industry trends, production demand, equipment markets, and regulatory or market dynamics influencing the studio's equipment business. 

• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed. 

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field. 

• 3-5  years of experience in investment banking, consulting, asset management, private equity, corporate finance/FP&A, or a related analytical field. 

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with ability to build and maintain equipment-level models, forecasts, and return analyses. 

• Excellent problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and quantitative skills; strong command of Excel and financial statement analysis. 

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with Studio Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Accounting, and other stakeholders under tight deadlines. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex equipment financials and recommendations clearly. 

Salary: $135,000- $150,000 plus Bonus 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: 

Hackman Capital Partners, LLC (Hackman) is a privately held, real-estate investment and operating company, based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on commercial industrial and studio properties in major U.S. and European markets. Founded in 1986, the firm has $10 billion in overall assets under management, with investments across 37 states—having owned, through our affiliated entities, over 330 properties totaling 37-plus million square feet. Recognizing the growing demand in urban markets, we were one of the early pioneers of converting industrial properties into creative office and media space in Southern California.  

Today we are the world’s preeminent film and television studio platform—acquiring, operating, servicing, and developing independent studio properties in the industry’s top production markets. Our unrivaled portfolio of studio assets includes more than 131 active sound stages at 17 studio facilities- and another 80 stages planned or in development - across North America, the UK, Ireland, and Scotland.  

Some of Hackman’s most notable Southern California projects include Radford Studio Center which includes 1.1 million square feet of studio space and broadcast facility, Television City Studios, a 780,000 square-foot television and broadcast facility with an opportunity to develop 1.2 million square feet; The Culver Studios, a 14.3-acre film and television studio campus and home of Amazon Studios The Culver Steps, a 1.16-acre, mixed-use development, directly adjacent to The Culver Studios and also home to Amazon Studios; Manhattan Beach Studios, a 587,000 square-foot studio on 21.8 acres; a 75,000-square-foot creative office conversion at 5500 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles; a 550,000-square-foot creative campus conversion in El Segundo; the Beats/Apple Southern California headquarters; and Westwood One Studios. Hackman Capital Partners is currently constructing approximately 1 million square feet of creative office and media-related campus space in Southern California.  

Hackman Capital Partners is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and has an additional office in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit www.hackmancapital.com. 

Hackman Capital Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

We also provide opportunities in accordance with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company. 

• Complimentary on-site valet parking
• Catered lunch provided on-site three times per week
• Fully stocked pantry featuring healthy snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building activities and social events
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees
• Comprehensive dependent coverage
• Competitive 401(k) program
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Generous paid holiday schedule