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# Research Analyst at Seaport Global Holdings LLC

- **Company:** Seaport Global Holdings LLC
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-01-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/seaportglobal/1c717fba-04bd-441b-9047-9f4433929023

## Job description

Penn Capital, a majority owned subsidiary of Seaport Global and a SEC registered investment adviser and manager, seeks a Research Analyst to play a key role within the portfolio team. The Research Analyst follows industry level developments and performs security level analysis to provide buy and sell recommendations regarding securities in all Penn Capital portfolios – credit and equity products. The Research Analyst collaborates with each product’s Portfolio Manager implementing the investment process.

## Responsibilities

- Provide buy recommendations for each product utilizing credit and equity market analysis.  The research process utilizes a combination of quantitative analysis (such as financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling) and qualitative analysis (such as interviewing industry management teams and understanding industry dynamics).
- Utilize credit market analysis such as cash flow modeling, liquidity analysis and covenant review to provide a Penn Risk Recommendation (PRR) independent of credit rating agency opinion.
- Perform equity market analysis that utilizes credit market analysis as well as the identification of fundamental catalysts, Capital Structure Catalysts and cash flow modeling.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound investment judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and a high level of energy and motivation.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Masters of Business Administration with a focus on Investment Management or Investment Banking preferred.
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of professional investment experience, preferably in public credit and/or equity markets.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working within a “buyside” investment advisor preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively pitch credit and/or equity ideas to portfolio managers.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation; ability to interact and build relationships with consultants and clients
- Ability to work as a collaborative team player, treating colleagues with the highest level of respect and professionalism.
- Excellent Bloomberg and Microsoft Office (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint) skills.
- Flexibility for business travel.

f you meet the above criteria, please apply via our Careers page.

No recruiters, please.

## About the Company

Penn Capital is an SEC registered investment adviser and manager for separate accounts, private funds, and registered investment companies.  Founded in 1987, Penn Capital is focused on serving the institutional investor. Penn Capital’s investment strategies cover multiple investment styles that flow from our coverage of publicly traded companies in the micro-to mid- capitalization range, as well as companies that issue debt rated split-BBB and below. We conduct Complete Capital Structure Analysis® to identify the best value within the capital structures of these companies. For more information visit www.penncapital.com.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Penn Capital does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, genetics and any other protected group status or non-job related characteristics as directed by law.

## About Seaport Global Holdings LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Seaport Global Holdings LLC is a privately held capital markets firm providing institutional clients with global credit sales, trading, research, and investment banking services.
- **Entity Type**: Privately Held (also has a publicly traded stock symbol SGAMU on NASDAQ, though the operating company is private)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2001
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Financial Services
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors, corporations, and issuers (B2B, enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Take on our clients’ biggest challenges by considering every opportunity from their perspective, and develop bold strategies to achieve their goals” — from the company website.

## Products & Services
- **Credit Sales & Trading**: Execution across the investment-grade, high-yield, and distressed credit spectrum.
- **Equity Capital Markets**: Advisory and execution for equity offerings.
- **Investment Banking**: Advisory services including M&A, restructuring, and capital raising.
- **Research**: Equity and credit research across consumer, healthcare, technology, and special situations.
- **Electronic Credit Sales & Trading**: Electronic execution and algorithm-based trading solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: 201 employees (+5.4% YoY); over 300 professionals according to the company website
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; no external investors disclosed. Parent company listed as Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Key talent sources include Deutsche Bank, Stifel, Citi, Cantor Fitzgerald, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley.
- **Growth Signals**: 5.4% year-over-year headcount growth; active job postings up 100% year-over-year; offices in 5 countries (US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada); LinkedIn follower growth of 19.1% yearly.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent and privately held**, allowing long-term client focus without quarterly earnings pressure.
- **Strong credit distribution network** providing deep liquidity in specialized secondary markets.
- **Senior-level attention** on every transaction; leadership remains actively engaged day-to-day.
- **Decades of experience** across the credit continuum (investment grade to distressed).

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding electronic and algorithmic trading capabilities (evidenced by new VP, Electronic Credit Sales & Trading role).
- Building out global research platform with recent hires in equity and credit research.
- Deepening presence in Europe and Asia through offices in London, Singapore, and UAE.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, performance-driven environment with emphasis on mutual respect, accountability, and professional growth. Leadership is highly involved in day-to-day operations.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid and in-office roles available depending on position and location. Some roles offer remote flexibility (e.g., Investment Research Associate in France).
- **Perks & Benefits**: 401(K) plan, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), adoption assistance.
- **Salary Examples**: Operator ~$57k, Intern ~$80k, Senior Trader ~$201k per year (based on reported ranges).
- **Employer Rating**: 3.7/5 from 36 reviews (Work-Life 3.9, Compensation 3.5, Culture 3.4, Career 3.3).
- **Recent Open Positions** (showing a mix): Analyst/Junior Associate (Credit Sales & Trading), Vice President (Credit Sales & Trading), Full-Stack Engineer, Research Analyst, VP / Sales Specialist (SPACs & Event-Driven).

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/seaport-global)
2. [seaportglobal.com](https://seaportglobal.com/about-us)
3. [seaportglobal.com](https://seaportglobal.com/about-seaport/culture)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/seaport-global-holdings-llc)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/seaportglobal)

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