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.

• Manage internal processes for the investments group to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Build better systems for tracking deals, contacts, and information across the organization for real estate investment optimization.
• Develop and own financial models to support company acquisitions, financings (joint‑venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, asset, and operating company acquisitions/dispositions.
• Assist in managing projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams and model underwriting.
• Research market data and cost information to drive meaningful decision analytics for senior management.
• Project‑manage financial items through transactions.
• Manage P&L to closing documents.
• Coordinate cross‑team collaboration both pre‑ and post‑closing.
• Lead through influence and communicate with an executive team, requiring strong real estate, financial, modeling, and technology skills.

• Create and utilize corporate financial models in Microsoft Excel.
• Operate Argus Enterprise software to analyze and underwrite data center properties.
• Write and prepare investment materials such as memorandums, presentations, and proposals.
• Analyze and interpret property‑level information (historical operating statements, budgets, CAM reconciliations, leases, loan agreements, etc.).
• Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents; communicate complex questions and inquiries effectively.
• Research and report on markets and assets, expanding market knowledge and supporting business development.
• Provide advice on economic impact, develop forecasts, and drive business insights.
• Track, compile, and interpret data related to the group’s business.
• Analyze business problems and report data as part of economic impact research.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement strategies for products or markets.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze economic data to shape business strategies.
• Develop strategies for managing products or markets and drive business development to maximize returns.
• Coordinate due diligence and closing processes, working with internal and third parties.
• Work effectively in a team environment, assuming all tasks as needed.
• Develop financial models for new assets, products, and corporate initiatives.
• Use GAAP and finance theory to help partners understand financial implications.
• Partner with leaders to ensure understanding of financial drivers.
• Analyze actual vs. forecast performance, communicating commitment to financial goals.
• Communicate expected and actual financial results and underlying activities clearly.
• Identify, analyze, and propose solutions for financial issues impacting business objectives.
• Evaluate net present value and other operating metrics for capital investments.
• Leverage information systems to increase forecasting and analysis efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a collaborative financial environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on bottom‑line value creation.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience creating financial models using WACC, NPV, IRR, and ROI.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and financial modeling tools.
• Ability to build comprehensive financial models including integrated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and draw appropriate conclusions.

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Experience with Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights, and Office Cx.
• Experience in fast‑paced, high‑growth data center markets.
• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.

• Highly self‑motivated, organized, and open communicator in a fast‑paced, client‑focused, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and present large data volumes in an easily…