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Equity Research Analyst Jobs in Bucharest, Romania at XPNT Capital Management
Title: Equity Research Analyst
Company: XPNT Capital Management
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Equity Research Analyst
Bucharest, Romania | Full-time | In-office
1. About XPNT
XPNT Capital Management is a hedge fund focused on international equity markets, based in Amsterdam. We are building a focused, research-driven investment firm grounded in rigorous fundamental analysis, independent thinking, and intellectual honesty.
In Bucharest, we are forming an exceptional research team with high standards, strong analytical talent, and an AI-native research process from day one.
2. Role Overview
This is a full-time analyst position for candidates who have 1–4 years of relevant work experience. The role is designed for people who want to build a serious career in public equity investing and develop strong investment judgment.
You will work closely on the core building blocks of the research process: building financial models, understanding businesses, industries, valuation, and the key drivers behind company performance.
This is a full-time, fully in-office role based in central Bucharest. We do not offer remote or work-from-home positions.
3. Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building and maintaining financial models and dashboards
- Researching listed companies, industries, competitors, and value chains
- Writing and organizing high-quality research notes and internal materials
- Engaging with companies through calls, meetings, and conferences
- Supporting idea generation and internal investment discussions
- Using AI tools effectively to improve speed, depth, and research quality
4. Candidate Profile
Background
We are primarily looking for candidates who have completed a master’s degree and have 1–4 years of relevant work experience.
Typical backgrounds include equity research, investment banking, private equity, accounting, economics, M&A transaction services, consulting, corporate finance, and other analytically demanding fields. CFA candidates will be viewed positively.
Core Qualities
- Exceptional analytical and numerical ability
- Excellent English, written and spoken
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work carefully, quickly, and independently
- Genuine interest in investing, businesses, and financial markets
- Intellectual honesty and willingness to change your mind when the evidence changes
- Competitive intensity and a real drive to win in performance-based environments
- Focus and comfort with sustained intellectual work
- Maturity, reliability, and the ability to take ownership of your work
We are particularly drawn to candidates who have demonstrated competitive intensity in some area of life, for instance in sports, chess, poker, investing, entrepreneurship, academics, or other performance-based environments.
5. What We Offer
- Total compensation (base + bonus) of 8,500 – 10,000 RON net per month, depending on previous experience
- A steep learning curve in public equity analysis
- Direct mentorship and frequent feedback
- A high-performance environment with high standards
- The opportunity to join a hedge fund team in its formative years
- A clear focus on long-term development and career progression
- CFA qualification is encouraged and will be paid for by XPNT
- Significant long-term upside for the right person as the firm grows
6. Application Process
To apply, please send your application to [email protected].
Please include:
- Your CV
- A short motivation letter of no more than 300 words, describing:
- your prior experience with financial markets, investing, equity research, corporate finance, accounting, or other relevant analytical work
- one example of a competitive environment in which you performed strongly, including what you achieved and how you approached it
- any additional information that you believe would materially strengthen your application
- Optionally, a short stock pitch on a listed company you find interesting
