Job Description

Under the Data Centre Business Unit, the Associate Director, Investment & Fund Management shall take ownership and responsibility of the following:
Investment

• Assess and conduct due diligence on new transactions, driving new deals through the end-to-end investment process (working alongside local country teams as required)
• Investment management for assigned assets (incl. annual business plans, board governance, capital call requests etc)
• Collaborate on transactions and operating partnerships with country teams together with strategic operating partners.
• Build relationships with country teams, as well as external advisors and industry experts
• Gather and synthesize industry and market data
• Provide extensive analysis on potential investments, including in-depth financial modelling / auditing analyst models
• Draft and present written materials to Investment committee and management
• Assist in relationships with new capital partners

Fund Management

• Monitor performance of Fund/Mandate investments ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Support capital allocation decisions by assessing risk-adjusted returns across portfolio and asset opportunities.
• Support new fund/partnerships formation
• Support the fund management function (cash flow, cap calls, reporting)
• Assist in developing the DC platform with market research and strategy development
• Take ownership of financial asset models where required.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• 5-8 years of professional experience, preferably in a leading investment bank, infrastructure fund manager or data centre operator.
• Direct experience of real estate and infrastructure transaction process.
• Strong understanding of fundamental business analysis
• Superior analytical and financial modelling skills
• Exceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills with attention to detail
• Team player with a maturity that enables the candidate to contribute to a collaborative and collegiate team environment
• Self-starter and motivated with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and work both independently and within teams.
• Unquestioned integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and performance
• A degree in finance, accounting, real estate, or a related field. Professional qualifications like CFA may also be beneficial.

Skills Required