QTS Data Centers

Director, Investments – Data Center Portfolio

QTS Data Centers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Duluth • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manage processes internally for investments group to ensure timely and accurate response
  • Build better systems for tracking deals, contacts and information across the organization for real estate investment optimization
  • Development and ownership of financial models to support the company acquisitions, financings (joint-venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, asset and operating company acquisitions/dispositions
  • Assist in managing projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams and model underwriting
  • Research market data and costs information to drive the most meaningful decision analytics for senior management
  • Project management of financial items through these transactions
  • Management of P&L to closing documents
  • Cross-team coordination both pre- and post-closing
  • Create and utilize corporate financial models in Microsoft Excel
  • Understanding of Argus Enterprise software to analyze and underwrite datacenter properties
  • The writing and preparation of investment materials such as investment memorandums, presentations, and proposals
  • Analyze and interpret property level information including historical operating statements, budgets, CAM reconciliations, leases, loan agreements, etc.
  • Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents
  • Research and report on various markets and assets on specific assignments, in the course of continuing to expand market knowledge, and for general business development purposes
  • Provide advice on economic impact of new conditions and develop economic forecasts and drive business insights
  • Systematically track, compile, and interpret various sources of data related to the group’s business
  • Analyze business problems, and compile, analyze, and report data as part of economic impact research and analysis based on new and existing econometric data
  • Collaborate as independent contributor with cross-functional teams to implement strategies across a product or market
  • Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze economic data to develop and shape business strategies
  • Based on the results of the research, develop strategies for managing products or markets and devise and manage business development strategies in order to maximize returns and increase efficiency
  • Coordinate the due diligence and closing process for transactions under contract, working with internal and third parties to analyze information and research financing and operating issues relevant to each transaction
  • Work effectively in a team environment, assuming all tasks as needed
  • Assist in the development of financial models for new assets, products and corporate initiatives, which include supporting management of the market or product pipeline
  • Use a thorough understanding of GAAP and finance theory to help business partners understand the financial implications of potential business decisions
  • Partner with business leaders to ensure that they understand the financial drivers inherent in those plans
  • Analyze actual vs. forecast performance, with an emphasis on understanding and communicating how the company will meet its financial commitments
  • Clearly and concisely communicate expected and actual financial results and the activities underlying those results
  • Identify, analyze, communicate and provide suggested solutions to resolve financial issues which impact business objectives
  • Evaluate the net present value and other operating metrics for capital investments in product development and other sources of growth
  • Leverage information systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness of forecasting and analysis

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
  • Seven or more years of working experience in a collaborative financial environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on driving bottom line value-creation through strategic thinking in a time-sensitive manner
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth Data Center markets
  • Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization
  • Solid proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
  • Solid experience creating financial models using WACC, NPV, IRR and ROI
  • Advanced proficiency with analytical and financial modeling tools such as Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to build comprehensive financial models including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
  • Ability to efficiently synthesize large amounts of data and derive appropriate conclusions
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • flexible spending and HSA accounts
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • paid volunteer days
  • employee assistance program
  • tuition assistance
  • parental leave
  • military leave assistance
  • QTS scholarship for dependents
  • wellness program
  • other company benefits
  • Bonus eligible
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingP&L managementdata analysiseconomic forecastingGAAPWACCNPVIRRROIdue diligence
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkproject managementanalytical thinkingtime managementleadershipadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Mathematics