Research Associate (Tech-Focus)

Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative growth businesses globally. They are seeking a motivated Research Associate to perform general investment research and analysis, assisting the Sr. Research Analyst in maintaining coverage of portfolio companies and evaluating new opportunities within the technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining, and updating detailed financial models and datasheets to support the investment decision-making process
• Gathering and analyzing data from primary and secondary sources to uncover insights that add value to company and industry research
• Drafting investment cases, research notes, and other communications that clearly convey our perspectives on companies and the industries in which they operate
• Writing timely earnings notes following quarterly results
• Preparing for and contributing to meetings with portfolio managers at Sands Capital, company management teams, industry experts, and others
• Fostering a strong team dynamic by building collaborative relationships, communicating project priorities and progress, and contributing to a culture of transparency and excellence
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture

Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a demonstrated record of strong academic performance
• 1-3 years of experience analyzing businesses, either in sell-side research, investment banking, consulting, or an investment management role
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis, including 3-statement modeling
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and FactSet or Bloomberg
• Self-motivated nature, analytical mindset, strategic aptitude, and a positive, 'can-do' attitude
• Genuine and demonstrable passion for business analysis/investment research
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Having impeccable integrity
• Exhibiting superior client service skills (both internally and externally)
• 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 efficiency and accuracy
• Assuming the best of others
• Being motivated by a job well-done
• Mandarin Chinese skills (spoken and reading) preferred
• Familiarity with Claude Code preferred

Benefits

• A discretionary, performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance (which includes a discount vision program)
• Dental insurance
• Life and personal accident insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent)
• Paid stock market (NYSE) holidays and vacation, sick, and parental leave
• A variety of generous miscellaneous benefits, such as a medical concierge service, health and wellness coaches, personal finance support, onsite massage therapy, and more

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