Junior Research Analyst

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment firm is seeking a highly motivated junior research analyst for summer 2026. This role involves conducting due diligence, making investment recommendations, and originating investment ideas. Ideal candidates are 2026 graduates in business or economics or recent graduates with relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and a passion for investing are required, along with effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in investing.
• Recent graduate or graduating in 2026.
• Experience in investment-related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth due diligence of companies and industries.
• Make investment recommendations based on analysis.
• Originate and recommend high-quality investment ideas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Interest in investing

Independent thinking

Work ethic

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., business or economics)

Job description

and the job listing Expires on November 3, 2025

Full-Time Job Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

Spitfire Capital LLC is a long-term, value-oriented investor in small and mid-cap public companies with a seventeen year history of outperformance vs. the market. 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.

We seek a highly motivated individual to join our investment team as a junior research analyst in the summer of 2026. The ideal candidate will be a 2026 graduate with a relevant degree (e.g., business or economics) or a recent graduate with experience in accounting, management consulting, investment banking, investment management, or private equity.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven interest in investing; excellent analytical skills; an ability to think independently; a passion for continuous learning; effective communication skills and a formidable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth due diligence of companies and industries based on primary research including calls with relevant company 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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a write up of an investment idea to [e-mail]. Please also tell us something about yourself, your investing experience, and your favorite book about investing or business.

Please note that we are only able to hire candidates located in the San Francisco region.