Director, Acquisitions

About the role

The Director, Acquisitions, is a senior member of Digital Realty’s regional Investments team, responsible for leading the identification, underwriting, and execution of strategic investments across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Lead Investment Strategy and Execution
• Source, structure, and execute complex investment transactions including acquisitions, land/development projects, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead underwriting, financial modeling, and return analysis (DCF, IRR, accretion/dilution, sensitivity) to assess investment viability and optimize capital deployment.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of Investment Committee materials, ensuring strategic clarity, analytical rigor, and actionable recommendations.
• Manage the full investment lifecycle from initial screening through closing and post-close performance tracking.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (including JV partners, advisors, and lenders) to negotiate key deal terms and ensure alignment on commercial and legal outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
• Partner closely with internal teams to align development, design, and operational considerations with investment objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investment activity within assigned markets or asset classes.
• Guide analysts and associates in financial analysis, due diligence, and materials preparation; serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across the Investments team.
• Portfolio & Market Insights
• Provide thought leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics, and capital flows affecting the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for portfolio optimization, asset recycling, or capital partnership expansion.
• Contribute to regional strategy discussions and long-term growth planning.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in real estate investments, corporate finance, private equity, or investment banking.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field strongly preferred.
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel, Argus).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing.
• Deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and investment metrics.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong executive presence, analytical rigor, and commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel, Argus).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing.
• Deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and investment metrics.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong executive presence, analytical rigor, and commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Skills

• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel, Argus).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing.
• Deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and investment metrics.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong executive presence, analytical rigor, and commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.

Pay

$190K - $200K annually.

Schedule

N/A