Research Analyst

Sands Capital Management seeks a Research Analyst in Arlington, Virginia to evaluate emerging-market public equity opportunities, develop investment recommendations, build financial models, conduct company and industry research, and support portfolio and client-service activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop investment insights and long-term recommendations.
• Screen investment ideas and conduct industry landscaping in emerging markets.
• Analyze companies, business models, growth drivers, competitive advantages, financial strength, and management execution.
• Build complex financial models and draft investment case summaries.
• Conduct research through analyst and management meetings, industry interviews, conferences, facility visits, journals, and financial filings.
• Monitor existing investments, industry trends, company results, management touchpoints, and competitive dynamics.
• Collect and track company, industry, and portfolio data.
• Participate in weekly Investment Team and Strategy Team meetings.
• Support select management, client service, and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in research, investment analysis, equity research, asset management, or a related role.
• Four years of fundamental investment research experience covering global companies.
• Four years of emerging markets experience.
• Four years of equity research and global equity research experience.
• Experience communicating research findings verbally and in writing, including PowerPoint, email, reports, and FactSet data entry.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Up to 40% domestic and international travel.
• Must live within commuting distance of the Arlington, Virginia office.