Director/Vice President, Investment, Data Centre (Based in London, United Kingdom)

The Role

This position will be primarily responsible for leading the Group’s Data Centre investment activities across the UK and Europe, including asset acquisitions, development projects and M&A opportunities. The role will involve originating and evaluating opportunities, driving investment execution, and supporting the growth of the Group’s data centre platform in the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and drive business strategies for the UK and European data centre markets, including the pursuit and evaluation of new investment and business opportunities.
• Drive portfolio growth by building strategic relationships with key market participants, operators, developers, advisers and capital partners.
• Originate and assess data centre investment opportunities, including site feasibility, power availability, connectivity, development risk, tenant demand and market competitiveness.
• Formulate market entry and exit strategies to optimise returns upon disposition, supported by deep-dive analytical reviews to identify opportunities that enhance profitability and value creation.
• Develop and implement sound business plans for sourcing acquisition and investment opportunities, including strategies to achieve short- and long-term growth and profit objectives.
• Lead investment transactions end-to-end, including origination, research, deal evaluation and structuring, financial analysis, financial modelling, approval processes, negotiation and execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including development, asset management, legal, finance and tax teams, as well as external advisers, to support transaction execution and portfolio growth.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Building, Real Estate, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Candidates with Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification would be an added advantage.
• At least 12 years of relevant working experience in UK and/or European real estate investments, asset acquisitions, development projects and/or M&A transactions.
• Prior exposure to data centres, infrastructure or related asset classes will be preferred.
• Resourceful, with strong analytical capability and proficiency in financial modelling.
• Proven track record in originating, evaluating, underwriting and executing investment transactions.
• Strong investment, financial and commercial acumen, with experience in site selection, business development and/or development management in data centre property investments preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills, strong initiative, sound business judgement and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.