Sands Capital · 5 days ago
Sr. Associate, Alternatives Finance and Operations
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expSands Capital is an active, long-term investor in innovative businesses globally. They are seeking a highly organized and motivated Sr. Associate to join their Alternatives Finance and Operations Team, where the individual will manage complex workflows and drive process improvements.
BiotechnologyEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Managing investor-facing platforms, document repositories, and investor records, partnering with internal teams and external advisors to continuously improve platform usability, information quality, and the investor experience
Serving as a direct point of contact for investors on routine operational matters and reporting questions, delivering a high level of responsiveness and professionalism while escalating complex issues as appropriate
Supporting investor and private fund onboarding by identifying and resolving issues or inconsistencies and coordinating closely with internal teams and external service providers. Applying an understanding of accounting and reporting concepts to analyze investor information, responding to routine inquiries, and identifying when questions or issues require escalation to the accounting team
Leveraging technology and data to drive process improvement by identifying inefficiencies, managing enhancements, and partnering with the team to implement scalable, technology-enabled solutions that improve accuracy and the investor experience
Performing other position responsibilities, as needed
Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital's Mission, Values, and culture
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited university
3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in private markets, fund operations, financial services, or a related finance project management role
Exemplary organizational skills with demonstrated and proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines with precision
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting directly with investors
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex data sets
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and investor operations concepts sufficient to analyze information and support investor communications
High level of comfort with changing technology and data-driven tools; experience with investor platforms and interest in large language models or AI-enabled tools preferred
Intellectual curiosity and comfort working across stakeholders and functional areas, connecting information and applying sound judgment to operational questions
Highly motivated and self-directed, independently driving work forward and seeing tasks through to resolution
Process- and improvement-oriented mindset, with a consistent focus on identifying inefficiencies and enhancing workflows and client experience
Having impeccable integrity
Exhibiting superior client service skills (both internally and externally)
Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment
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
Self-motivated by a job well-done
Preferred
Experience with investor platforms and interest in large language models or AI-enabled tools preferred
Benefits
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
Vacation
Sick
Parental leave
Medical concierge service
Health and wellness coaches
Onsite massage therapy
Company
Sands Capital
Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative growth businesses, globally.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Barron B. Martin, Jr.
Managing Partner
Dana M. McNamara
Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
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