Senior Investments Manager - Data Center Portfolio

Who We Are

It’s exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world‑class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward‑thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

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The Senior Investments Manager will be responsible for managing and owning the diligence process for new investment opportunities at QTS:

• Manage processes internally for the investments group to ensure timely and accurate response
• Build better systems for tracking deals, contacts and information across the organization for real estate investment optimization
• Develop and own financial models to support the company’s 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 costs information to drive the most meaningful decision analytics for senior management
• Project manage financial items through transactions
• Manage P&L to closing documents
• Coordinate cross‑team activities both pre and post‑closing
• The role requires keen skills in real estate, finance, modeling and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with an executive team.

• Create and utilize corporate financial models in Microsoft Excel.
• Understand and use Argus Enterprise software to analyze and underwrite datacenter properties.
• Write and prepare investment materials such as 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, responding to complex questions and inquiries.
• Research and report on markets and assets on specific assignments, expanding market knowledge and supporting business development.
• Provide advice on the economic impact of new conditions, develop forecasts and drive business insights.
• Systematically track, compile and interpret various sources of data related to the group’s business.
• Analyze business problems and report data as part of economic impact research and analysis based on new and existing econometric data.
• Collaborate independently with cross‑functional teams to implement strategies across product or market areas.
• Conduct research, prepare reports and analyze economic data to develop and shape business strategies.
• Based on research results, develop strategies for managing products or markets, maximizing returns and increasing efficiency.
• Coordinate the due diligence and closing process for transactions under contract, working with internal and third parties to analyze financing and operating issues.
• Work effectively in a team environment, assuming all tasks as needed.
• Assist in developing financial models for new assets, products and corporate initiatives, including supporting management of the market or product pipeline.
• Use an understanding of GAAP and finance theory to help business partners understand financial implications of potential decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure they understand financial drivers inherent in plans.
• Analyze actual versus forecast performance, with emphasis on communication of how the company meets financial commitments.
• Communicate expected…