Sr. Associate, Alternatives Finance and Operations

Sands Capital•Arlington, VA

2d•$120,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sands Capital is seeking a highly organized and motivated Sr. Associate to join our tight-knit and dynamic Alternatives Finance and Operations Team. The ideal candidate is execution-oriented and process-minded—someone who manages complex workflows effectively while continuously looking for ways to improve how work is done in a fast-paced environment. Comfort with technology and interest in leveraging tools, including AI-enabled solutions to drive efficiency and quality, are important differentiators for success in this role. This role will have a direct impact on the productivity of the Alternatives Finance and Operations Team and the company’s bottom line, and therefore requires an individual who is exceedingly well-organized, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and maintains a high level of prudence around sensitive information.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.