About Sands Capital:
Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative growth businesses, globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning alternatives, growth equity and public equity, we provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 30 countries (detailed on our website www.sandscapital.com).
Research Analyst sought by Sands Capital Management, LLC in Arlington, VA. 40 hrs./wk.
Hybrid schedule –Employee can work from home 2 days per week but must work in-office at least 3 days a week. Must live within commuting distance of Arlington, VA office address.
DUTIES:
- Develop key insights that lead to long-term investment recommendations.
- Articulate and share key insights to translate into value-added portfolio actions.
- New idea screening and industry landscaping for public equity investment ideas within emerging markets.
- Develop and recommend investment ideas, with particular focus on companies that operate in emerging markets.
- Execute discrete projects to assess and analyze relevant companies’ strengths and weaknesses relating to their business models, growth drivers, industry trends, competitive advantages, financial strength, management team/execution, and historical operating track record using the Firm’s investment criteria as a guide.
- Develop and build complex financial models to assist when making investment decisions. Draft investment case summary documents for companies under serious investment consideration.
- Conduct research activities, in Mandarin when appropriate and/or necessary (mostly relevant for companies in China) for both existing investments and new investment ideas including sell-side analyst meetings, management meetings, interviews with key industry contacts, attending industry conferences, visiting company facilities, reviewing trade and financial journals, and analyzing financial filings.
- Closely follow existing investments in Companies where Analyst is the lead research person. This would include activities such as following relevant industry trends, company results, management touchpoints, competitive analysis, etc.
- Collect and track pertinent company, industry, and portfolio level data over time.
- Actively participate in weekly Investment Team and Strategy Team meetings, sharing research views, company and industry updates and potential Investment Actions.
- Participate in Management and select Client Service/Business Development efforts.
MIN.REQ.: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
MIN. EXP.: 4 years of experience in job offered or related experience in roles such as Research Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Research Analyst, Asset Management Analyst, Equity Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Investing Analyst, and Research Associate.
SPECIAL REQ.: 4 yrs of exp performing fundamental investment research of global companies. 4 yrs of exp in Emerging Markets. 4 yrs of exp in equity research. 4 yrs of exp in global equity research. 4 yrs of communicating research findings both through verbal and written communication including PowerPoint presentations, written email communications, written reports, and data input into FactSet. Must be fluent in English and Mandarin.
TRAVEL REQ.: Up to 40% of domestic and international travel.
WAGE RANGE: $200,000 to $250,000/year.
How to Apply:
To be considered, you must submit a resume that specifically outlines your qualifications for the position. If you wish to apply for this position, please do so via Sands Capital’s Careers page under “Professional Opportunities”. You may also scroll to “FAQs” to learn more about what you can expect before applying, to include information regarding length of process and any skills assessments that may be required.
Apply here: https://www.sandscapital.com/careers-and-staff-benefits/
Sands Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff members. For our staff members, equal opportunity includes access to the benefits and privileges that the firm provides to staff members generally. We appreciate the value diversity brings to Sands Capital and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members.
We evaluate and select qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination of this kind is also strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Read more about equal employment opportunity on the EEOC’s website, found here.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant individuals, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals needing accommodation for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or related field
- Minimum 4 years experience as a Research/Investment/Equity Analyst or related role
- At least 4 years performing fundamental investment research of global companies
- At least 4 years experience in Emerging Markets investing/research
- At least 4 years experience in equity research and global equity research
- Fluency in Mandarin
- Fluency in English
- Experience communicating research findings via PowerPoint, written reports, email, and data input into FactSet
- Ability to develop and build complex financial models to support investment decisions
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally
- Must live within commuting distance of Arlington, VA and work in-office at least 3 days per week (hybrid schedule)
What We Do
Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning venture capital, growth equity and public equity, we provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries. An independent, staff-owned firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area with offices in London and Singapore, Sands Capital managed more than $47.3 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2022. AUM includes the discretionary and non-discretionary assets of Sands Capital Management, LLC as of June 30, 2022, and the gross assets of all funds (not including uncalled capital) for Sands Capital Ventures, LLC. Figures for Sands Capital Ventures LLC are updated 45-60 days after quarter-end. Sands Capital Management, LLC (“Sands Capital”) is an independent investment management firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Sands Capital Management, LP is the principal owner of Sands Capital and, in turn, is principally owned directly and indirectly by the Sands Family and Sands Capital staff members. Sands Capital and Sands Capital Management, LP are ultimately controlled by Frank M. Sands. While the majority of ownership resides with the Sands family, there is a significant and growing percentage of the firm in the hands of key staff members including the entire senior investment team. Investment advisory fees are described in Part II of the adviser’s Form ADV which can be found at www.sandscapital.com/disclosures/. https://www.sandscapital.com/important-disclosures
