Valuation M&A and Strategic Ventures, Senior Analyst

Equinix

4d

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary The ‘Valuation M&A and Strategic Ventures, Senior Analyst’ will play a pivotal role in supporting Equinix’s growth strategy. You will act as a financial valuation engine within the M&A Finance team, developing and operating valuation models, engaging in financial due diligence, and providing analytical rigor required for growth path decisions. The role offers high visibility, bridging the gap between technical financial modeling and high-level strategic execution.

Requirements

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling and macros (preferred)
• Accounting Knowledge: Strong grasp of US GAAP, with the ability to navigate complex financial statements and understand the impact of NWC and Debt-like items on valuation
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple live deal workstreams simultaneously, and strong written communication skills for executive presentations
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory (Big 4), Private Equity, or Corporate Development teams
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field

Nice To Haves

• Additional Skills (Preferred): Python programming for data analysis and automation, familiarity with AI agent implementation and automation concepts, strong learning agility and eagerness to adopt emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Valuation Modeling and Valuation of Growth Opportunities: Develop, maintain, and audit operating and valuation models (e.g., DCF, EPS, ROIC) for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic ventures
• Thesis Development: Support development and conversion of strategic assumptions into financial inputs and outputs. Work with business leaders to build cash models that form the "Why" behind a potential transaction
• Scenario Analysis: Provide and support analysis of various structural alternatives (e.g., build vs. buy, partnership vs. acquisition) and financing scenarios to guide investment decisions
• Financial Due Diligence & Deal Execution Diligence Coordination: Support the financial due diligence (FDD) process, including performing Quality of Earnings, Net Debt, and Net Working Capital analyses as well as managing external service providers
• Risk Quantification: Assess and gather critical diligence findings and ensure they are incorporated accurately in the financial model
• Transaction Documents Review: Review and assess business risks within SPAs/APAs and disclosure schedules with specific emphasis on financial definitions, representations & warranties, indemnities, and the closing mechanisms
• Market Intelligence & Target Origination Sector Analysis: Analyze deal activity, trading multiples, and macro trends within the digital infrastructure and associated sectors
• Database Management: Maintain a robust database of transaction and trading comparables to benchmark valuations
• Pipeline Management: Maintain the global M&A pipeline database, coordinating across teams, and informing on resource allocation across active growth pursuits
• Strategic Support & Process Improvement Executive Communication: Assist in the creation of materials for Executives, including Investment Committee and Board presentations, with ability to articulate strategic rationales and financial impacts of pursuits assessed
• Best Practices: Contribute to the evolvement of the M&A & Strategic Ventures Playbook, by standardizing tools, diligence lists, valuation frameworks, methodologies, etc.
• Actuals vs. Plans (Lookbacks): Support post-close reviews to analyze whether strategic and investment objectives were met, driving continuous improvement in the Team

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees