Analyst, Investment (Data Centre)

ESR Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore seeks an investment professional to manage their data centre portfolio across Asia-Pacific. Responsibilities include financial performance management, investor engagement, and enhancing asset models. Candidates should possess strong financial modelling skills, relevant experience in investment roles, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time position with a focus on strategic planning and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in data centre investments, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Strong financial modelling skills and experience with valuation techniques (DCF, LBO, comps, precedent transactions).
• Previous experience working on data centre transactions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and strategic planning for the data centre portfolio.
• Maintain, update, and improve financial / asset models for existing assets.
• Prepare annual business plans and marketing materials.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

As a member of the Investments team under the Data Centre Business Unit, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape and manage ESR’s data centre portfolio across Asia-Pacific. With a strong emphasis on portfolio management, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strategic planning, and investor engagement for high-value digital infrastructure assets. Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Director, Investments take ownership and responsibility of the following:

• Portfolio management focus with exposure to all facets of the business as required, including acquisitions;
• Actively maintain, update, and improve financial / asset models for existing data centre assets, including integration of actuals (capex/opex), scenario analysis, and forecast updates;
• Fund modelling / asset model consolidation;
• Investor reporting / internal reporting;
• Coordinate with country teams, finance, development, and joint venture partner to collect and validate inputs for monthly/quarterly model updates;
• Support JV workstreams, including preparation of Board materials, development of JV business plans, and coordination with partners.
• Preparation of annual business plans;
• Portfolio analytics;
• Preparation of marketing materials and pitchbooks;
• Investor RFIs and DDQs.

OTHERS

• Assist in any ad-hoc projects assigned;
• Work at all times with the ESR shareholders, investors and other members of the ESR teams in a professional, cooperative and friendly manner;
• Always present a positive attitude and positive impression of ESR internally within the Company and to third parties with whom you interact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in data centre investments, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting
• Strong financial modelling skills and experience with valuation techniques (DCF, LBO, comps, precedent transactions)
• Previous experience working on data centre transactions is highly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and complex models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.