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Sr. Associate, Alternatives Finance and Operations

Sands Capital
Arlington, USAfull_timePosted 1 Jun 2026

About the role

<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>Position Summary: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sands Capital is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated Sr. Associate to join our tight-knit and dynamic Alternatives Finance and Operations Team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This position will support the rapidly expanding alternatives investment strategies and be responsible for accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and day-to-day support of the funds and management company. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have a strong understanding of US GAAP accounting. Comfort with technology and interest in leveraging tools, including AI-enabled solutions to drive efficiency and quality, are important differentiators for success in this role.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Work Expectations:</strong>  </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The work location for this role is Sands Capital’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia on a hybrid schedule of three days per week in-office (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays), or more as directed by your manager. The hybrid schedule is subject to change at any time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></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;">Developing a strong understanding of the private investing platform and the mechanics behind eac

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