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 a motivated Trader with a technologist background to oversee the trading order life cycle by executing orders and considering ways to integrate automation and layer AI over our trading and market data. Furthermore, the Trader will collaborate with key members from our Technology and AI Solutions teams to help provide trading solutions.
Work Expectations:
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.
Position Responsibilities:
- Adhering to Best Execution principles, as described by both policy and Head of Global Trading.
- Managing relationships with sell-side counterparts for execution and market color purposes.
- Building rapport with buy-side counterparts to understand and influence best trading practice.
- Supporting portfolio management and investment teams with relevant trading and market commentary.
- System Development. Evaluate trading systems and tactics, with an emphasis on data contextualization, application development, AI integration, and smart automation techniques.
- Coding and Visualization. Synthesize structured and/ or unstructured datasets for the purpose of designing easy-to-understand dashboards for senior management.
- Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital's Mission, Values, and culture.
Position Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited university (additional trading certifications are preferred).
- 5-10 years of relevant, professional experience in trade execution, particularly electronic trading, coding, and data analytics.
- Highly experienced with database structures (SQL, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake) along with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with data visualization software (including Power BI or Tableau).
- Experience with market data services (including Bloomberg, Factset, and Barra).
- Exposure to trading order management systems, back-end architecture, and calling or requesting data through APIs.
Required Behavioral Characteristics:
The following 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 (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.
- Working effectively both independently and as part of a team with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
- Assuming the best of others.
- Being motivated by a job well-done.
Sands Capital's Values:
The following are values that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high-performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:
- Integrity & Trust: Do what is right, not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
- Client-Centered: Always act in the best interest of our clients.
- Commitment to Excellence: Strive to learn and improve. Implement best practices.
- Focus: Identify and concentrate on "what matters".
- Long-Term Perspective: Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking.
- Independent Thinking: Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions. Debate others openly and honestly.
- Teamwork: Collaborate to gather facts, develop perspective, build conviction, and support timely decision-making.
- Positive "Can-Do" Attitude: Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task.
- Graciousness: Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times.
- Balance: Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm.
- Meritocracy: Know that talent and achievement will drive your success at Sands Capital.
How to Apply:
To be considered, you must submit an application that specifically outlines your qualifications for the position. If you wish to apply for this position, please do so via Sands Capital's Careers page under "Professional Opportunities". You may also scroll to "FAQs" to learn more about what you can expect before applying, to include information regarding length of process and any skills assessments that may be required. See here: https://www.sandscapital.com/careers-and-staff-benefits/
Salary and Benefits:
The compensation for this role includes a base salary range of $125,000 to $185,000 (as determined by the candidate's professional experience and relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities), as well as a discretionary, performance-based bonus. Bonus targets may vary by position and are based on both individual achievement as well as broader firm performance.
Sands Capital offers a generous benefits package, including 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), as well as paid stock market (NYSE) holidays, vacation, sick, and parental leave. We also offer various supplemental services such as a medical concierge service, health and wellness coaches, onsite massage therapy, and more.
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 of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 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 emiller@sandscap.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
