Investments Manager

QTS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investments Manager to join their Strategic Planning and Investments team. This dynamic role involves managing land and operating asset acquisitions, evaluating new development opportunities, and overseeing strategic asset management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, investment experience, and advanced proficiency in financial modeling. Join a fast-paced, client-focused environment where your contributions will drive core growth initiatives both domestically and internationally. If you are self-motivated, organized, and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days annual leave

32 paid volunteering hours

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employer paid private medical cover

Employer paid dental cover

Life assurance

Illness financial protection

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment experience in a financial environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from identification through completion.
• Prepare investment materials and create financial models.
• Lead communication with executive team and partners.

Skills

Investment Experience

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!

The Investments Manager position is a part of QTS’ Strategic Planning and Investments team which is focused on driving core growth initiatives domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible but not limited to – land and operating asset acquisitions, new development opportunities, strategic asset management and asset repositioning.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams, model underwriting, and financing.
• Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents as well as partner with business leaders to ensure that they understand the key financial drivers of the various opportunities.
• Prepare investment materials such as investment memorandums, presentations, and proposals.
• Create financial models to evaluate company acquisitions, financings (joint-venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, and capital recycling.
• Lead, influence and communicate with the executive team and Blackstone partners.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of investment experience – preferably in a collaborative financial environment (banking, investment fund, real estate, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Advanced ability to build comprehensive financial models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a capital-intensive business.
• Knowledge of the data center industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.
• Positive, flexible outlook.

Total Rewards:

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays.
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents.
• Life assurance.
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection.
• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]