Senior Investments Manager - Data Center Portfolio

About the role

The Senior Investments Manager will be responsible for managing and owning the diligence process for new investment opportunities at QTS. This includes building better systems for tracking deals, coordinating due diligence teams, and developing financial models to support acquisitions and financings.

Responsibilities

• Create and utilize corporate financial models in Microsoft Excel
• Understand and use Argus Enterprise software to analyze and underwrite datacenter properties
• Prepare 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
• Research market data and costs information to drive meaningful decision analytics for senior management
• Manage projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams and model underwriting
• 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
• 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 they understand the financial drivers inherent in their 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

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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills and Abilities

• 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

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance
• Parental leave
• Military leave assistance
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Wellness program
• Other company benefits

This position is Bonus eligible. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish)

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.