Senior Investments Associate

Senior Investments Associate

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.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

As a Senior Investments Associate at QTS, you will be responsible for helping administrate investment opportunities and provide business development, marketing and administrative support to QTS's Global Real Estate leader. The role requires keen skills in the area of real estate and technology along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with an executive team.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze economic data to support the development of business strategies.
• 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 with internal team to coordinate all facets of corporate real estate activities
• Work with external consultants (brokerage, legal etc.) and public entities (including utility providers) to coordinate all facets of real estate activities
• Research projects as assigned, including gathering real estate information, maps, pictures and relevant data

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Up to 2 years working in an environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on driving bottom line value-creation through strategic thinking in a time-sensitive manner.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience with ARGUS, Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights and Office Cx, preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth Data Center markets.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Ideal candidates will have a proven history of being extremely self-motivated, highly organized and open communicators who are eager to work in a fast-paced client focused entrepreneurial environment with limited formal structure.
• Interact effectively and sensitively with a wide variety people including diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
• High level of professionalism expected due to direct access to high level members of the executive team.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

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.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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