Research Analyst

Research Analyst sought by Sands Capital Management, LLC in Arlington, VA. 40 hrs./wk. Hybrid schedule – Employee can work from home 2 days per week but must work in-office at least 3 days a week. Must live within commuting distance of Arlington, VA office address. Responsibilities Develop key insights that lead to long-term investment recommendations. Articulate and share key insights to translate into value-added portfolio actions. Screen new ideas and conduct industry landscaping for public equity investment ideas within emerging markets. Develop and recommend investment ideas, focusing on companies operating in emerging markets. Execute discrete projects to assess and analyze relevant companies’ strengths and weaknesses relating to business models, growth drivers, industry trends, competitive advantages, financial strength, management team/execution, and historical operating track record using the Firm’s investment criteria. Develop and build complex financial models to assist when making investment decisions. Draft investment case summary documents for companies under serious investment consideration. Conduct research activities in Mandarin when appropriate and/or necessary for companies in China, including sell‑side analyst meetings, management meetings, interviews, industry conferences, site visits, review of trade and financial journals, and analysis of financial filings. Closely follow existing investments where the Analyst is the lead research person: monitor industry trends, company results, management touchpoints, competitive analysis, etc. Collect and track pertinent company, industry, and portfolio level data over time. Actively participate in weekly Investment Team and Strategy Team meetings, sharing research views, updates, and potential investment actions. Participate in Management and select Client Service/Business Development efforts. Qualifications Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Minimum experience: 4 years in a related role such as Research Analyst, Investment Analyst, Equity Analyst, or similar. Special requirements: 4 years of fundamental investment research of global companies, 4 years in Emerging Markets, 4 years in equity research, 4 years in global equity research. 4 years of communicating research findings through verbal and written communication, including PowerPoint presentations, written email communications, reports, and data input into FactSet. Fluent in English and Mandarin. Travel Up to 40% domestic and international travel. Compensation $200,000 to $250,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS