Our Culture
Every aspect of the Sands Capital culture is geared toward delivering strong results for our clients.
As Sands Capital has grown over the years, we have remained focused on protecting a client-centered, research-driven environment where our people can contribute collectively to add value for clients. We believe many success factors, including our philosophy and approach, create the lasting culture of Sands Capital and provide a clear competitive advantage for our clients.
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Our Purpose
Our purpose is to fulfill our mission and achieve positive outcomes for our stakeholders.
For clients: We enable clients to fulfill their missions which include providing sustainable and better retirements, better healthcare, innovative research, and charitable works for a better world.
For society: We perform an important function of allocating capital to businesses that innovate, solve problems, and improve billions of peoples’ lives by offering better products and service to the global economy, creating jobs, tax revenue, and institutions that enhance civil society.
For our people: We create a dynamic work environment that challenges them to bring forth their best creative talents, experience fulfillment, and grow in a supportive culture. We value and appreciate every member of our team.
Core Values
These are some attributes that we hold in high regard and believe are critical for high-performing teams that add value over the long term.
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.
Supporting Values
Focus
Long-term Perspective
Independent Thinking
Teamwork
Positive “Can-Do” Attitude
Graciousness
Balance
Meritocracy
Identify and concentrate on what matters.
Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking.
Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions.
Debate others openly and honestly.
Collaborate to gather facts, develop perspective, build conviction, and support timely decision making.
Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task.
Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times.
Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm.
Know that talent and achievement will drive your success at Sands Capital.
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.
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