Investment Systems Support Engineer
Investment Systems Support Engineer
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$ 100000 - 150000
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About Sands Capital:
We are an active longterm investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify highquality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning venture capital growth equity and public equity we provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries (detailed on our website www.sandscapital.
Position Summary:
Sands Capital is seeking an Investment Systems Support Engineer to provide missioncritical support for our trading investment operations compliance and client service systems. Acting as the front line for technical trade and trade settlement and reconciliation issues you will ensure the reliability efficiency and scalability of these systems in a highpressure environment.
The Investment Systems Support Engineer engages directly with traders portfolio managers compliance analysts operations and client service teams to troubleshoot issues optimize workflows and implement robust technical solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills including expertise in APIs databases including Snowflake and SQL as well as complex system integrations along with a solid understanding of equity trading and settlement processes.
As part of our technology team you will play a key role as a frontline engineer focused on maintaining seamless operations enhancing system performance and contributing to the continuous improvement of our technology ecosystem.
Work Expectations:
The work location for this role is expected to be Sands Capitals headquarters in Arlington Virginia on a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week inoffice at a minimum (specifically Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) or as directed by your manager depending on the role and team needs. Please know that the hybrid schedule is subject to change as directed by our Executive Management Team at any time.
Position Responsibilities:
- Acting as the first point of contact for daily support functions required for Trading Operations Compliance and Client Service teams;
- Acting as a technical liaison for business stakeholders (e.g. Traders PMs Compliance) conducting requirements analysis and implementing tailored solutions;
- Troubleshooting analyzing and resolving technical issues across front and backoffice systems focusing on root cause identification and longterm improvements;
- Developing and managing API integrations between internal and external systems ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency;
- Monitoring optimizing and maintaining SQL jobs and data pipelines to ensure reliable and accurate processing of critical workflows;
- Leveraging DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines GitHub for version control and task automation to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability;
- Creating and maintaining a comprehensive internal knowledge base documenting workflows troubleshooting steps and system configurations;
- Proactively identifying areas for operational improvement implementing best practices and driving enhancements to support processes and systems;
- Providing training and onboarding for new users ensuring efficient adoption of systems and tools;
- Contributing to fostering a culture of teamwork innovation and operational excellence;
- Performing other position responsibilities as needed; and
- Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capitals Mission Values and culture.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in information technology computer science or a related field;
- 4 years of experience in support development or engineering within trading compliance or financial operations environments;
- Strong understanding of equities trade and settlement processes;
- Handson experience with SQL jobs APIs and data integration techniques for automating and optimizing workflows;
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices including CI/CD pipelines task automation and GitHub for version control and collaboration;
- Proficiency in programming using Python or similar languages (e.g. PowerShell .NET) with the ability to write scripts and develop solutions to enhance system integrations and automate tasks;
Required Behavioral Characteristics:
Identified below are Behavioral Characteristics that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:
- Having impeccable integrity;
- Exhibiting superior client service skills (to include both internal and external clients);
- Exhibiting strong people skills;
- Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fastpaced professional environment;
- Operating with a high degree of initiative selfdiscipline and motivation;
- Being 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;
- Assuming the best of others; and
- Being motivated by a job welldone.
Specific to the Investment Systems Support Engineer identified below are Behavioral Characteristics the team holds in high regard and believes are critical for success in this role:
- Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in real time;
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to interact seamlessly with traders portfolio managers and operations teams;
- Ability to operate effectively in a highpressure fastpaced environment; and
- Deadlinedriven with excellent project management skills.
Sands Capitals Values:
Identified below are Values the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for highperforming individuals and teams at Sands Capital:
- Integrity & Trust: Do what is right not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
- ClientCentered: 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.
- LongTerm Perspective: Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid shortterm 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 decisionmaking.
- Positive CanDo 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.
How to Apply:
To be considered candidates must submit a resume that specifically outlines your qualifications for the position. If you wish to apply for this position please do so via Sands Capital Managements Careers page at http://sandscapital/careers/.
Salary and Benefits:
Sands Capital offers competitive compensation and generous benefits. For this role the salary range is $100000 $150000 and will be determined by the candidates professional experience and relevant knowledge skills and abilities. Base salary is one component of total compensation for this position. Sands Capital may also pay a discretionary performancebased bonus which is targeted as a percentage of base salary and varies by position and position level. The actual bonus paid if any is based on the achievement of quantitative and/ or qualitative goals as well as the success of the firm.
Sands Capital offers a generous benefits package to include medical insurance (which includes a discount program for vision) dental insurance life and personal accident insurance short and longterm disability insurance flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent) as well as paid holidays (NYSE) vacation sick and parental leave.
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 hereand 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 email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Employment Type
Full Time
