Director, Acquisitions

Digital Realty

Director of Acquisitions responsible for strategic investment initiatives at Digital Realty. Leading a regional Investments team to manage acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital partnerships.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, structure, and execute complex investment transactions including acquisitions, land/development projects, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Lead underwriting, financial modeling, and return analysis (DCF, IRR, accretion/dilution, sensitivity) to assess investment viability and optimize capital deployment.
Oversee preparation and presentation of Investment Committee materials, ensuring strategic clarity, analytical rigor, and actionable recommendations.
Manage the full investment lifecycle from initial screening through closing and post-close performance tracking.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders (including JV partners, advisors, and lenders) to negotiate key deal terms and ensure alignment on commercial and legal outcomes.
Partner closely with internal teams to align development, design, and operational considerations with investment objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for investment activity within assigned markets or asset classes.
Guide analysts and associates in financial analysis, due diligence, and materials preparation; serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across the Investments team.
Provide thought leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics, and capital flows affecting the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for portfolio optimization, asset recycling, or capital partnership expansion.
Contribute to regional strategy discussions and long-term growth planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of progressive experience in real estate investments, corporate finance, private equity, or investment banking.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field strongly preferred.
Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel, Argus).
Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing.
Deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and investment metrics.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Strong executive presence, analytical rigor, and commercial judgment.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
401k match
disability benefits
wellness and education benefits
employee stock purchase plan
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationDCFIRRaccretiondilutionsensitivity analysisdue diligenceportfolio optimizationcapital partnership expansion

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationanalytical rigorcommercial judgmentmentorshipstrategic thinkingnegotiationcollaborationexecutive presenceadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree in Financeadvanced degree in Real Estate