Senior Research Analyst

Argent Capital was founded in 1998 to build long-term wealth for clients through disciplined investment management and exceptional client service, a focus that continues to shape how the firm operates today.

That long-term mindset extends beyond our investment decisions and into how the firm is structured. Argent is a 25-person, 100 percent employee-owned boutique investment firm focused on active management in U.S. equities, with $4 billion in assets under management. Employee ownership influences how decisions are made, aligning accountability with the responsibility to make thoughtful, long-term decisions in the best interests of our clients and the firm.

The result is a culture that is collaborative, candid, and performance oriented. Ideas are debated openly, relationships are built on trust and directness, and responsibility is shared. The firm operates with a small-team mindset where people are expected to think independently, engage deeply, and take ownership of outcomes, a culture recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Place
to Work.

The Senior Research Analyst position will be a member of Argent’s analyst staff serving all five strategies with research responsibilities across the market cap and sector spectrum. This individual must be passionate about equity investing, believe in active management, and be energized by the search for companies that will outperform.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
• Company 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Take ownership of coverage for a set of current and prospective portfolio holdings across Argent’s strategies.
• Perform deep fundamental research, including financial modeling, valuation analysis, industry and competitive assessments, and direct engagement with company management teams.
• Develop and present high-conviction investment theses capable of influencing Portfolio Managers to buy, hold, or sell.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and fellow Analysts to continuously refine Argent’s investment process.
• Mentor junior analysts, contributing to team development and a culture of excellence.
• Participate fully in Argent’s in-office research environment (five days a week), where collaboration and debate drive better outcomes.

Personal Traits Required for Success

• Deep passion for equity investing and a long-term mindset focused on outperforming benchmarks.
• Advanced ability to research, analyze, and communicate complex investment ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and the confidence to debate ideas respectfully.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a lean and motivated team environment where every voice matters.
• Strong sense of accountability for managing others’ capital with integrity and discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, computer science, economics, mathematics, or related field.
• 4 + years of professional experience in equity research, investment banking, consulting, private equity, or asset management.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; experience with Python, C++, or Mat Lab a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Argent now or in the future