Penserra · 1 day ago
Senior Analyst / Co-Portfolio Manager, International Equities
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expPenserra is a boutique investment firm managing concentrated, high-conviction portfolios of large and SMID-cap international equities. They are looking for a Senior Analyst or Associate PM to partner with the Lead Portfolio Manager, focusing on generating investment ideas and conducting fundamental research to support buy/sell decisions.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Idea Generation: Source, research, and pitch high-conviction investment ideas within the international equity universe
Deep-Dive Research: Conduct bottom-up fundamental research to identify the highest quality international businesses. You will produce detailed investment memos that analyze competitive positioning, capital allocation history, and long-term durability
Devil’s Advocate: Actively challenge the Portfolio Manager’s assumptions
Portfolio Management: Participate in all buy/sell decisions and portfolio construction discussions. You will help manage position sizing based on conviction and risk-reward profiles
Monitoring: actively monitor existing holdings for thesis drift, earnings progression, and macro-political risks in relevant jurisdictions
Direct Engagement: Lead engagement with management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts
Entrepreneurial Contribution: Beyond stock picking, you will help build the firm’s institutional DNA—whether that’s refining our research process, meeting with prospective LPs, or mentoring junior talent as we grow
Qualification
Required
6+ years of relevant investment experience
Bachelor's degree required
Experience preferably on the buy-side with a focus on fundamental equity research covering international equities
Demonstrated alignment with a long-only, quality-focused, long-term investment philosophy
Ability to analyze a stock as if you were buying the entire company
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to look at great businesses across geographies and industries
Strong modeling capabilities with an understanding that the model reflects the business
Ability to distill complex narratives into clear, actionable investment recommendations
Thrives in a small team environment where no task is 'too small'
Willingness to admit mistakes quickly and openness to having your ideas challenged
Ability to hold a view divergent from the consensus when supported by data
Bachelor's degree required
Comfortable working in a small, growing firm with limited hierarchy and broad responsibility
Willingness to take ownership, operate with ambiguity, and help build processes where needed
Interest in contributing beyond pure research, including firm culture, strategy, and long-term growth
Preferred
MBA and/or CFA preferred
Company
Penserra
Penserra commits to deliver innovative institutional financial services in a dynamic global environment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Rothenberg
Special Advisor to the CEO
Jorge ("George") Madrigal
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-09-24
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