Associate (Global Innovation Fund)

About Sands Capital:

We are 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 (detailed on our website www.sandscapital.com).

Position Summary:

Sands Capital is seeking an Associate to join our Global Innovation Fund (“GIF”) Team with a focus on the technology sector. The GIF Team has invested in businesses like DoorDash, Samsara, Ramp, Anduril and Flock Safety. This individual will support and assist our experienced team of Partners and other investment professionals to help evaluate new investments and monitor existing investments in the technology sector for our private investment strategy.

The primary areas of focus include innovative companies in the software, internet, and financial technology spaces. This individual will primarily focus on growth-stage venture-backed businesses but may also work on investments in public technology businesses.

The Associate is expected to work with the GIF Team for 2-4 years before either leaving for external opportunities or being considered for internal promotion based on performance and firm needs. As we grow our private investing business, opportunities for career growth may arise especially for high-performing candidates.

Work Expectations:

This role is expected to work from our New York, NY office (must be a resident in the state of New York) on a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in-office or as directed, depending on team needs. The role will also require occasional travel to Sands Capital’s headquarters in Arlington, VA. Please know that the hybrid schedule is subject to change, as directed by our Executive Management Team, at any time.

Position Responsibilities:

The Associate is responsible for:

• Conducting qualitative and analytical research to support the investment due diligence process;
• Creating and maintaining financial models to evaluate prospective investments and to monitor existing portfolio company performance;
• Helping to guide portfolio companies on strategically important topics by conducting surveys, customer calls, and general industry research;
• Building an understanding of long-term technology industry trends and developing subject-matter expertise in subsectors of interest to the team;
• Building relationships with management teams and executives at companies and with investors at peer firms to generate investment ideas and deal flow;
• Performing other professional responsibilities, as needed; and
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture.

Position Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university;
• A genuine and demonstrable passion for investing and technology;
• 2-4 years of experience analyzing companies and industries, including investment banking, venture capital, private equity, sell-side equity research, management consulting, and/or corporate development/strategy/finance (preferably at a technology company);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills; and
• Exceptional work ethic and an ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy without direct supervision.

Required Behavioral Characteristics:

Identified below are Behavioral Characteristics that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital: 

• Having impeccable integrity;
• Exhibiting superior client service skills (to include both internal and external clients);
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment;
• Operating with a high degree of initiative, self-discipline, and motivation;
• Being able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently with a high degree of e