QTS Realty Trust

Director, Investments - Data Center Portfolio

QTS Realty Trust • $120K — $150K *
Duluth, GA 30096In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years in a collaborative financial environment (banking, real estate, etc.).
  • Experience driving bottom line value-creation through strategic thinking under tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, with advanced financial modeling skills.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and finance theory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the diligence process for new investment opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain financial models for acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Coordinate due diligence teams and oversee project management from initiation to completion.
  • Conduct market research to inform senior management's decision-making.
  • Prepare comprehensive investment materials, including memorandums and presentations.
  • Analyze property-level information and economic impacts for informed business strategies.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement market strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid holidays and time off, including volunteer days.
  • Tuition assistance programs and employee scholarships for dependents.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts (HSA).
  • Wellness program and employee assistance program.
Full Job Description
Investments Director will be responsible for managing and owning the diligence process for new investment opportunities at QTS:
  • Manage processes internally for 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.
  • Development and ownership of financial models to support the 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 costs information to drive the most meaningful decision analytics for senior management.
  • Project management of financial items through these transactions
  • Management of P&L to closing documents
  • Cross-team coordination both pre- and post-closing
  • The role requires keen skills in the area of real estate, financial, modeling, and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with an executive team.


What You Will Do:
  • Create and utilize corporate financial models in Microsoft Excel.
  • Understanding of Argus Enterprise software to analyze and underwrite datacenter properties.
  • The writing and preparation of 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. Individuals should be able to effectively communicate and respond to sometimes complex questions and inquiries.
  • Research and report on various markets and assets on specific assignments, in the course of continuing to expand market knowledge, and for general business development purposes.
  • Provide advice on economic impact of new conditions and develop economic forecasts and drive business insights.
  • Systematically track, compile, and interpret various sources of data related to the group's business.
  • Analyze business problems, and compile, analyze, and report data as part of economic impact research and analysis based on new and existing econometric data.
  • Collaborate as independent contributor with cross-functional teams to implement strategies across a product or market.
  • Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze economic data to develop and shape business strategies.
  • Based on the results of the research, develop strategies for managing products or markets and devise and manage business development strategies in order to maximize returns and increase efficiency.
  • 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, which include supporting management of the market or product pipeline.
  • 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 that they understand the financial drivers inherent in those 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.


What You Will Need to be Successful:
  • Bachelor's degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
  • Seven 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.

Nice to Have:
  • Master of Business Administration or equivalent

Knowledge Skills and Abilities You Will Need:
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth Data Center markets.
  • Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.
  • 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


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, and other company benefits.
  • This position is Bonus eligible.


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About QTS Realty Trust

QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
Learn more about QTS Realty Trust
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$15.9 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$539.3 million
NASDAQ
QTS
* Ladders Estimates

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