Stewardship Intern (Summer 2026)

Sands Capital • Arlington, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sands Capital is seeking a motivated Stewardship Intern who will support the Stewardship Team in their work on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research; data management; and proxy voting.
Our internship program serves to identify motivated and talented undergraduate students who will gain relevant skills and knowledge through the internship. The 2026 summer internship program will run from June 8 to August 14.

Requirements

• 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in Finance and Sustainability.
• A genuine and demonstrable interest in investment and ESG research.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets and process-driven tasks, with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications, experience working with structured data is a plus.
• Highly responsive, and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, prioritization, and time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information into concise, well-organized outputs.
• Fast learner with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications, experience working with structured data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Stewardship Team through the collection, organization, and validation of ESG-related data across the firm’s client base, including tracking client and consultant commitments related to net zero and other sustainability initiatives.
• Conducting market and peer research on various ESG topics including climate transition, net zero commitments, and evolving stewardship practices.
• Aggregating, standardizing, and cleaning historical proxy voting and proxy research data, helping to improve data quality, usability, and consistency.
• Translating large datasets and research outputs into clear internal summaries, tables, and reference materials used by the Stewardship and broader Investment Team.
• Drafting internal materials and communications, including summaries of stewardship activity, ESG trends, and portfolio-level metrics.
• Participating in regular Stewardship Team meetings.
• Drafting and sharing notes on relevant meetings and events attended.
• Performing other administrative tasks and position responsibilities, as needed.
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees