Senior Associate, Capital Markets

QTS Data Centers•Duluth, GA

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Capital Markets will play an integral role in supporting the SVP, Capital Markets in executing long-term financial strategy and capital markets activities for QTS. In this role, you will work as a key member of a small, tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS’ accelerating growth profile. You will have regular interaction and exposure to the broader executive leadership team as well as members of Blackstone, QTS’ majority owner and one of the largest and most sophisticated private investment firms in the world. This role will provide an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the data center and real estate industries and the tools to develop into a future leader at QTS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
Four or more years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, or sell-side equity research program or similar role in financial planning and analysis or corporate development
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proficiency in analytical and financial modeling, including ability to build comprehensive models including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
Experience with executing financial transactions such as credit facilities, mortgage secured loans and securitization.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to present strategies, ideas and analysis to executives.
Ability to lead analysis and initiatives with little direction or input.
Develop partnerships across the organization to enhance insights.
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, resourceful and capable of effective independent judgement
Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a format that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information.
An enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.
High attention to detail and accuracy with strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Real estate, digital infrastructure or data center industry experience desirable
Advanced writing and communication abilities
Experience providing financial and analytical support to a capital-intensive business

Responsibilities

Support the execution of financing transactions including construction and term loans, corporate credit facilities, and bond offerings to support the robust development pipeline and ongoing capital needs of QTS.
Manage transaction processes and due diligence, including interacting with bankers, lawyers, external consultants and internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare investor and lender presentations and provide due diligence support to enhance investor engagement.
Support investor relations by materials, responding to diligence. requests and clearly articulating the Company’s financing strategy and performance
Collaborate closely and cross-functional teams including FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, Investment, Asset Management, and Development to ensure alignment of capital needs and execution.
Develop key performance metrics and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting materials and presentations for QTS senior leadership team and Blackstone management.
Financial modeling and liquidity forecasting at an asset- and corporate level – build underwriting, financing and liquidity models to evaluate and execute on a variety of complex asset-level and corporate-level financing structures.