Corporate Development Associate, Real Estate Investment

Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward-thinking people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection. With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions. 

At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.

We are looking for an Associate for our Corporate Development team in an investment role that supports capital approval and prioritization for $2B+ in annual real estate development and investment. The role will have top level executive exposure through investment presentations and C suite special projects.  The Corporate Development Associate, Real Estate Investment supports the analysis and evaluation of inventory and long-term capital planning, development, and investment strategy.  The position involves strategic thinking, finance skills and understanding of the communications infrastructure/real estate space.

Responsibilities

Business Case Review

• Supports review of investment business cases for new expansion opportunities and real estate acquisitions


• Developments and reviews financial analysis and IRR models for business cases

Investment Analysis

• Analyze financial and operating performance trends to improve investment decisions


• Adhoc support for the M&A team which may include sector research and deal business case development

Capex Approval

• Responsible for preparing supporting materials for investment approval process and capex prioritization

Inventory Planning and Capex Forecasting

• Responsible for the roll-up of planned expansion projects, analyzing capacity trends, and capital forecasts that support the overall corporate financial planning

Project and Program Management

• Drives communication with internal departments (US, Asia Pacific and European counterparts) to coordinate analysis and validate data


• Responsible for compiling information to support executive staff/board presentations and management reporting packages including earnings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required


• 0-3 years of corporate finance, investment banking, or investment experience required


• Experience in communications infrastructure or real estate sectors a plus

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.