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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:** 2026-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/seaportglobal/39716c64-5f59-4d72-90f6-e117d9dd575a

## Job description

Penn Capital, a majority owned subsidiary of Seaport Global and a SEC registered investment adviser and manager, seeks a Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will support the portfolio management team by conducting industry and company research across Penn Capital’s credit and equity portfolios. This role is designed for an early career investment professional with a strong interest in fundamental research, financial markets, and security analysis. Working closely with the team, the Research Analyst will develop investment research skills while contributing to the firm’s investment process.

Responsibilities:

- Support portfolio managers by conducting industry, company, and market research.
- Perform financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, liquidity analysis, and other quantitative analysis to support investment decisions.
- Assist with credit analysis, including covenant review and the development of Penn Risk Recommendations (PRRs).
- Assist with equity research, including company analysis, identification of potential catalysts, and valuation work.
- Monitor existing portfolio holdings and industry developments.
- Prepare research reports, presentations, and supporting materials for the investment team.
- Participate in research meetings and contribute to investment discussions.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum two years of relevant experience in investment management, investment banking, equity research, credit research, valuation, or a related financial field.
- Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus but not required.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with an interest in financial modeling and fundamental research.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation abilities.
- Knowledgeable of Bloomberg, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and related software.
- Highly motivated, collaborative, and eager to develop as an investment professional.

Candidates meeting the criteria above are invited to apply [here](https://jobs.lever.co/seaportglobal/1c717fba-04bd-441b-9047-9f4433929023/apply). No recruiters, please.

## 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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