Marina Grafel

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Prinicpal at Blue Owl Capital

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Marina Grafel is a Principal at Blue Owls Finance and Accounting team with over 15 years of experience in the alternative investments industry. A licensed CPA and graduate of The Ohio State University, she specializes in funds reporting, SEC filings, and process automation to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Based on public reviews, Marina appears to value security, cleanliness, and proactive customer service in the services she uses. She has taken the time to publicly commend service providers for their excellent communication and professionalism, indicating a keen eye for quality experiences.

Unique fact: She began her distinguished career in the assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

Informal

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Investment Fund Reporting
Her current role at Blue Owl Capital involves overseeing funds reporting, with a specific focus on Business Development Companies (BDCs).
SEC and Regulatory Filings
She has extensive experience leading external reporting functions and overseeing SEC and other regulatory filings at major firms like Sculptor Capital Management.
Accounting Process Automation
Her professional focus is on integrating automated solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk in financial operations.

Media Appearances

Marina Grafel – Principal, Blue Owl Capital. Featured in Blue Owl Capital (Official Website)

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Work History

8-2025 - 8-2025
Prinicpal at Blue Owl Capital
5-2016 - 8-2025
Senior Controller, Director of Reporting // Advisor at Sculptor Capital Management
9-2014 - 5-2016
Director of Financial Reporting at CAN Capital
9-2013 - 9-2014
Assistant Controller at NorthStar Realty Finance Corp.
3-2010 - 9-2013
Accounting Manager at Fortress Investment Group

Education

2004 - 2006
MACC and BSBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

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Insights For Selling To Marina

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Marina is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Marina

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Marina move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Marina take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Marina

Personality Compatibility


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