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Justin Dancu

Analyst at Finepoint Capital LP

Boston, MA , United States

About

Justin Dancu is an analyst at Finepoint Capital LP based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he is responsible for supporting the firm’s investment research process and contributing to portfolio decision-making. At Finepoint Capital, his work involves detailed financial analysis, sector research, and ongoing monitoring of investment opportunities, with a focus that aligns with the firm's value-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Finepoint Capital, Justin accumulated experience in investment banking, including a role as an Investment Banking Analyst at Citigroup, where he focused on financial modeling, deal execution, and sector analysis. This background has provided him with strong skills in due diligence and quantitative analysis, crucial for evaluating both public and private market investments.

Justin Dancu’s precise investment coverage sectors at Finepoint Capital are not publicly disclosed, but Finepoint is known for its expertise in event-driven and value-oriented investing, often across equities, credit, and special situations. His expertise is supported by a solid foundation in financial analysis and investment research, reflecting a commitment to rigorous industry evaluation and a disciplined, fundamental approach to asset management.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
FINEPOINT CAPITAL LPAnalystJan 2019 to Present
Highfields CapitalAnalystJul 2018 to Dec 2018
Bain Capital CreditAssociateJul 2015 to Jul 2018
Worked on two-person teams covering the tech, media and telcom verticals across a variety of credit strategies ranging from performing credit to distressed and special situations
Bain Capital - Sankaty AdvisorsSummer AnalystJun 2014 to Aug 2014
Credit hedge fund affiliate of Bain Capital
Blackford Capital, LLCSummer AnalystMay 2013 to Aug 2013
Financial Analyst conducting LBO analysis for a lower middle market private equity firm with 7 current portfolio companies.
Arclight Securities, LLCTrading InternDec 2012 to Jan 2013
Clerked for a market maker in the soybean option pit at the Chicago Board of Trade. Communicated with option traders at the firm to help them transition away from the Merrill Lynch Pro platform to Int...
Starboard Specialty Funds, LLCAnalyst InternMay 2012 to Aug 2012
Analyzed the 50 plus institutions in Starboard’s portfolio on a quarterly basis. This includes financial statement analysis and conference calls with bank management. Developed and update model for ev...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance

2011 2015

Others at Finepoint Capital LP (9)

NameRoleLocation
Baily Dent
Baily Dent
Managing DirectorBoston, MA , United States
Chang Lee
Chang Lee
Investment AnalystBoston, MA , United States
Kevin Koslosky
Kevin Koslosky
PartnerBoston, MA , United States
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Rebecca Nordhaus
PartnerBoston, MA , United States
T
Tim Caflisch
PartnerBoston, MA , United States
A
Akinori Oshiro
Investment AnalystBoston, MA , United States
Alec Williams
Alec Williams
AnalystUnited States
Yoshiya Kawamura
Yoshiya Kawamura
AnalystJapan
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Zahir Zaveri
Managing DirectorNew York, NY , United States