Research Analyst

Sands Capital; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Capital in Arlington, VA is looking for a Research Analyst to develop investment insights and conduct comprehensive research. This hybrid role allows for working from home 2 days a week; candidates must reside near Arlington.

The ideal applicant will have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and fluency in Mandarin. A wage range of $200,000 to $250,000/year is offered, with travel requirements of up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in investment research or related roles.
• Experience in emerging markets required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop key insights for investment recommendations.
• Build complex financial models for investment decisions.
• Conduct research activities and follow industry trends.

Skills

Fundamental investment research

Equity research

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance or related field

Tools

FactSet

Job description

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.

Research Analyst

Location: 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.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

Minimum Experience

Minimum: 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 Requirements

4 years of experience performing fundamental investment research of global companies. 4 years of experience in Emerging Markets. 4 years of experience in equity research. 4 years of experience in global equity research. 4 years 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 Requirement

Up to 40% of domestic and international travel.

Wage Range

$200,000 to $250,000/year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.