Business Analytics Intern - Summer 2024

Key Skills

Business Analytics, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Finance, Microsoft-Excel, PowerBI, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

Sands Capital is seeking a motivated Business Analytics Intern to support our Planning & Analytics Team with data transformation, data visualization, and internal data analysis. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, organized, and inquisitive. They will have an interest in working on a variety of projects ranging from database management to data visualization. The candidate will be able to multitask, prioritize, and switch quickly between tasks while communicating effectively with different teams.

In addition to specific data transformation and visualization projects, the intern will be exposed to and expected to support, as needed, the full workflow of the Planning & Analytics team. The intern will gain an understanding of our firm’s operations as well as industry trends and developments.

Our internship program serves to identify motivated and talented undergraduates who will gain relevant skills and knowledge through the internship. The internship program will begin on June 3, 2024 and end on August 9, 2024. This role is expected to work from our Arlington, VA office on a hybrid schedule at a minimum of two days per week in office or as directed by your manager, depending on team needs. Please know that the hybrid schedule is subject to change, as directed by our Executive Management Team, at any time.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing reporting tools and creating new processes that will enhance the team’s data collection and analytics capabilities. Current tools include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Salesforce, and FactSet;
• Preparing and transforming large data sets for the purpose of designing easy-to-understand strategy dashboards for senior management;
• Creating measures and calculated columns using Microsoft Power BI’s DAX language to manipulate, aggregate, and visualize data;
• Performing other administrative or professional responsibilities, as needed; and
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Rising junior or senior undergraduate working towards a B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant field (i.e., Business, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.);
• Possessing a high level of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters in a professional manner;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to produce graphs and tables, use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations to process large volumes of data;
• Experience with data visualization software including Power BI or Tableau is a must-have;
• Knowledge of the financial services landscape is a must-have;
• Outstanding attention to detail;
• Experience with data transformation tools such as MS Power Query, SQL, and M/DAX formula and query languages is a plus; and
• Superior client service skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of staff.

Required Behavioral Characteristics:

• Having impeccable integrity;
• Exhibiting superior client service skills (to include both internal and external clients);
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment;
• Operating with a high degree of initiative, self-discipline, and motivation;
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Assuming the best of others; and
• Being motivated by a job well-done.

Sands Capital's Values: Identified below are Values the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high-performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:

• Integrity & Trust: Do what is right, not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
• Client-Centered: Always act in the best interest of our clients.
• Commitment to Excellence: Strive to learn and improve. Implement best practices.
• Focus: Identify and concentrate on “what matters”
• Long-Term Perspective: Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking
• Independent Thinking: Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions. Debate others openly and honestly
• Teamwork: Collaborate to gather facts, develop perspective, build conviction, and support timely decision-making
• Positive “Can-Do” Attitude: Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task
• Graciousness: Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times
• Balance: Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm
• Meritocracy: Know that talent and achievement will drive your success at Sands Capital

Sands Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff members. For our staff members, equal opportunity includes access to the benefits and privileges that the firm provides to staff members generally. We appreciate the value diversity brings to Sands Capital and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members.

We evaluate and select qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination of this kind is also strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

View the “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster here and its supplement here.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant individuals, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals needing accommodation for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to emiller@sandscap.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.