Investment Operations Associate

The role

This person will support the Portfolio Services function within the Investment Operations Team. They will handle cash flow management, daily reconciliations, transaction and position review, and operational control activities for funds and separately managed accounts.

What you will do

• Perform daily and periodic reconciliations of cash, positions, transactions, income, FX activity, and corporate actions.
• Review, process, and monitor client and fund cash flows.
• Research and resolve cash, position, transaction, pricing, income, corporate action, and account-data discrepancies.
• Support portfolio recordkeeping by validating account activity and maintaining data integrity.
• Prepare and review recurring client, firm, audit, financial, and operational reporting deliverables.
• Communicate with custodians, administrators, and third-party service providers.
• Partner with internal teams including Trade Settlements, Trading, Compliance, and Accounting/Finance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve team efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Follow established procedures and maintain awareness of internal policies and compliance expectations.
• Perform other position responsibilities as needed.

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in investment operations, fund accounting, custody, middle/back-office operations, or financial services
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize work, and operate with urgency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• Working knowledge of cash, positions, transactions, portfolio accounting, reconciliation, or investment operations concepts
• Experience with or interest in operational technology, reporting tools, workflow automation, or data analytics

Benefits

• Medical insurance including 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 leave
• Sick leave
• Parental leave
• Medical concierge service
• Health and wellness coaches
• Onsite massage therapy

Before you apply

• Submit an application that specifically outlines your qualifications
• Review the FAQs on the careers page for information regarding length of process and potential skills assessments

About the company

Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative growth businesses, globally. They provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 30 countries through an integrated investment platform.