Investment Analyst – Real Estate Data Centers

Overview

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in real estate data centers.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess potential investments and acquisitions.
• Conduct comprehensive research and due diligence on prospective opportunities, including financial and organizational analysis.
• Assist in managing the investment process, from initial evaluation to final funding and committee presentations.
• Support asset management activities, including business plan development and execution of exit strategies.
• Prepare property business plans, operating budgets, and capital strategies for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Conduct market assessments and provide actionable recommendations based on findings.
• Engage with joint venture partners and third-party service providers to manage relationships effectively.
• Travel domestically to visit assets and partners, ensuring alignment with investment goals.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Evaluate unit and portfolio acquisition opportunities, conducting detailed financial and performance analyses.
• Manage the lease approval process and oversee development projects for repositioning and renovations.
• Review design drawings, budgets, and schedules to identify profit-maximizing opportunities.
• Perform property and portfolio valuations for quarterly investor reporting.
• Prepare concise written presentations for investment committees and stakeholders.
• Conduct hold-sell analyses, refinancing opportunities, and sector-specific initiatives for data centers.
• Monitor business plan performance and recommend adjustments to address variances.
• Assist with asset management tasks, including leasing strategies and capital planning.
• Participate in development meetings and review project progress to ensure alignment with objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in real estate acquisitions, asset management, and due diligence.
• Proficiency in real estate financial modeling and quantitative analysis.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience with data center investments and asset management is highly preferred.
• Capability to conduct market assessments and provide actionable insights.
• Willingness to travel domestically for site visits and partner meetings.
• Proficient in using technical tools and software for financial analysis and reporting.