Research Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Sands Capital:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 <a href="http://www.sandscapital.com">www.sandscapital.com</a>).</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Research Analyst </strong>sought by Sands Capital Management, LLC in Arlington, VA. 40 hrs./wk.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">DUTIES:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop key insights that lead to long-term investment recommendations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Articulate and share key insights to translate into value-added portfolio actions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">New idea screening and industry landscaping for public equity investment ideas within emerging markets.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and recommend investment ideas, with particular focus on companies that operate in emerging markets.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and build complex financial models to assist when making investment decisions. Draft investment case summary documents for companies under serious investment consideration.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collect and track pertinent company, industry, and portfolio level data over time.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Actively participate in weekly Investment Team and Strategy Team meetings, sharing research views, company and industry updates and potential Investment Actions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in Management and select Client Service/Business Development efforts.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">MIN.REQ.: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">TRAVEL REQ.: Up to 40% of domestic and international travel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">WAGE RANGE: $200,000 to $250,000/year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply here:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sandscapital.com%2Fcareers-and-staff-benefits%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmcubas%40littler.com%7C0b0aa2ed6d1e426540a008dec8d69db2%7C34ef7323bbf64e6d88af3843b93ce673%7C0%7C0%7C639169021297448637%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2B57QXVqmJB51wso8FckNFMl1HA8dPGoaDu94rgCDia8%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.sandscapital.com/careers-and-staff-benefits/</a></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>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.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>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.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Read more about equal employment opportunity on the EEOC’s website, found <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>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 emiller@sandscap.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</em></span></p></div>