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About Argent

At Argent Capital, we are driven by one goal—building wealth for our clients over the long term. Helping investors realize their financial goals inspires us now as much as it did when we founded the firm in 1998. With a focus on active management in U.S. equities, Argent has grown into a 27-person, 100% employee-owned boutique investment firm with over $3.5 billion in assets under management.  Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and performance-driven. In 2025, the St. Louis Business Journal recognized Argent as a Best Place to Work, a testament to our team-first environment where every individual’s contributions are impactful and valued.

We believe the most powerful force in investing is compounding cash flows. Argent invests in high-quality, attractively valued businesses that can thrive in an ever-changing world—what we call enduring businesses. These companies grow cash flows, allocate capital wisely, and maintain durable competitive advantages. To capitalize on compounding, we build concentrated, low-turnover portfolios of these enduring businesses. Time horizon is our edge.

Overview of Position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

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

Please submit a resume and research sample to apply@argentcapital.com .

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or related field.
• 4–20 years of professional experience in equity research, investment banking, consulting, private equity, or asset management.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation required.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; experience with Python, C++, or MatLab a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Argent now or in the future.