The Role:
Blue Owl is seeking a Digital Infrastructure Associate to support the team in investing and managing digital infrastructure opportunities. This role is based in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed underwriting models and financial analyses that incorporate various scenarios and sensitivities
- Draft and prepare materials and memos to be presented to the Investment Committee, lenders, and investors
- Assist in managing all aspects of due diligence and execution of transactions on both the buy and sell-side
- Screening of potential investment opportunities
- Perform extensive primary and secondary research on a target investment's market, competitors, supply/demand, comps, etc.
- Assist in ongoing asset and fund management responsibilities
- Travel and participate in business development activities, including on-site tours, attending management meetings, and assisting with banking and other third-party relationships
- Special and ad hoc projects, as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience, including transaction-oriented role in real estate or infrastructure (private equity, acquisitions, development) or financial role (investment banking, structured finance, project finance)
- Basic knowledge of real estate and/or digital infrastructure valuation and capital markets
- An aptitude for financial modeling, research, and real estate underwriting
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
- Strong work ethic with acute attention to detail
- Thoughtful presentation and communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to gather data, conduct critical assessments, demonstrate resourceful problem-solving skills, and present clear and concise conclusions from the analysis
- Excellent academic background
- Contribute to a positive culture and demonstrate selfless commitment
It is expected that the base annual salary range for this Chicago based position will be $150,000 - $160,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
