Director, Investments

QTS Data Centers•Duluth, GA

About The Position

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. The Director, Investments will be responsible for managing and owning the diligence process for new investment opportunities at QTS. The role requires keen skills in the area of real estate, financial, modeling, and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with an executive team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
7 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.
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
Ideal candidates will have a proven history of being extremely self-motivated, highly organized and open communicators who are eager to work in a fast-paced client focused entrepreneurial environment with limited formal structure.
Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.
Positive, flexible outlook.

Nice To Haves

Masters of Business Administration or equivalent
Experience with Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights and Office Cx.
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth Data Center markets.
Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.

Responsibilities

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.
Individuals should be able to effectively communicate and respond to sometimes complex questions and inquiries.
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.