Careers

Research Analyst Opportunity

Spitfire is a long-term value-oriented investor in smaller and mid-cap public companies with a 16-year track record of outperformance.  Our investment approach combines elements of private equity, value and public market investing and is grounded in extensive primary research including significant company and industry due diligence. Our portfolio is typically concentrated across 15-20 businesses that offer an asymmetric risk/reward over a multi-year holding period.

We seek a motivated individual to join our investment team as a research analyst. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in investment banking or management consulting and preferably, demonstrated investing experience in public or private equity.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for investing; excellent analytical skills; outstanding communication skills; a strong work ethic and a desire to learn continuously.

Responsibilities

– Conduct in-depth due diligence of companies and industries based on primary research including calls with relevant business and industry executives;

– Make investment recommendations on portfolio companies based on analysis of relevant news, events and third party research;

– Originate and recommend high quality investment ideas based on screening and extensive independent research; and

– Financial modelling.

We are only able to hire candidates currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you would like to be considered for the role, please submit a resume and write up of an investment idea to [email protected]. Please tell us something about yourself; your investing experience; and your favorite book about investing.

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