Enterprise Investments Manager

QTS Data Centers•Duluth, GA

About The Position

It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things. Who You Are: The Enterprise Investments Manager position is a part of QTS’ Strategic Planning and Investments team which is focused on driving core growth initiatives domestically and internationally including: Land and operating asset acquisitions New development opportunities including build-to-suit (single customer) and multi-tenant sites. - Strategic asset management such as re-tenanting and asset repositioning What You Will Do: The Investments Manager will be responsible for helping the team create and support the following: Manage data center acquisition projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams, model underwriting, and financing. Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents partnering with business leaders to ensure that they understand the risk and return drivers of each opportunity. Create financial models to evaluate company acquisitions, financings (joint-venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, and capital recycling. Engage with sales leaders to underwrite, support negotiations, and obtain approval for anchor tenant leasing opportunities. Prepare and present investment committee materials to obtain deal approval. The role requires keen skills in the areas of real estate, financial modeling, and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with the executive team and Blackstone partners. What You Need to Be Successful:

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of finance experience – preferably in a collaborative financial environment (banking, investment fund, real estate, etc.)
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
Advanced ability to build comprehensive financial models.
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

Experience in data center acquisitions and development.
Understanding of colocation development and leasing strategies

Responsibilities

Manage data center acquisition projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams, model underwriting, and financing.
Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents partnering with business leaders to ensure that they understand the risk and return drivers of each opportunity.
Create financial models to evaluate company acquisitions, financings (joint-venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, and capital recycling.
Engage with sales leaders to underwrite, support negotiations, and obtain approval for anchor tenant leasing opportunities.
Prepare and present investment committee materials to obtain deal approval.