Our Culture
Every aspect of the SCML culture is geared toward delivering strong results for our clients.
Our Culture
Every aspect of the SCML culture is geared toward delivering strong results for our clients.
Our Mission
Sands Capital exists to add value and enhance the wealth of our clients with prudence over time.
Our Purpose
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 the important function of allocating capital
to businesses that innovate, solve problems, and improve
billions of people's lives by offering better products
and services to the global economy and by 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.
Our 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.
1
Integrity
&
Trust
Do
what
is
right,
not
what
is
popular.
Deliver
on
commitments.
2
Client-Centered
Always
act
in
the
best
interest
of
our
clients.
3
Commitment
to
Excellence
Strive
to
learn
and
improve.
Implement
best
practices.
1
Focus
Identify
and
concentrate
on
what
matters.
2
Long-term
Perspective
Appreciate
that
time
allows
sound
decisions
to
demonstrate
their
worth.
Avoid
short-term
thinking.
3
Independent
Thinking
Have
the
courage
to
develop
and
articulate
your
own
convictions.
Debate
others
openly
and
honestly.
4
Teamwork
Collaborate
to
gather
facts,
develop
perspective,
build
conviction,
and
support
timely
decision
making.
5
Positive
“Can-Do”
Attitude
Demonstrate
a
willingness
to
tackle
any
task.
6
Graciousness
Reflect
kindness
and
courtesy
at
all
times.
7
Balance
Enjoy
your
work
while
balancing
professional
activities
with
interests
beyond
the
firm.
8
Meritocracy
Know
that
talent
and
achievement
will
drive
your
success
at
Sands
Capital.
Investing is a Team Sport
As SCML 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 SCML and
provide a clear competitive advantage for our clients.
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