Associate, Acquisitions

Digital Realty; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty in Singapore is seeking a motivated investment professional to join its APAC Acquisitions & Investments team. You will help identify, evaluate and execute data center opportunities across APAC, collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

You’ll build financial models, prepare analyses and investment committee papers, and support deal execution from screening to close, in a fast-paced, globally ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial modelling, PowerPoint presentations and crafting Investment Committee papers
• 1–2 years of work experience in Data Centre / Real Estate / Infrastructure, Investment Banking or Private Equity

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the end-to-end evaluation of acquisition and investment opportunities, including market screening, target identification, financial modeling, due diligence, and deal execution
• Develop and present investment recommendations to senior leadership, demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to articulate the “why” behind conclusions
• Conduct rigorous financial analysis, including valuation, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Manage due diligence workstreams, coordinating with legal, technical, tax, finance, HR and operational teams to surface key risks and opportunities
• Prepare and review investment committee materials, ensuring analytical rigor and clarity of communication
• Provide ad hoc / analytical support for the executive leadership team
• Build and maintain relationships with advisors, intermediaries, and industry contacts to support deal origination

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Deal execution

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Team

The Acquisitions & Investment Team is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities that drive Digital Realty’s global growth strategy. The APAC team sources and underwrites data center acquisitions, platform investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships across APAC. Working closely with senior leadership, capital markets, development, legal, and operations teams, the group plays a central role in expanding Digital Realty’s portfolio and ensuring that every transaction aligns with the company’s long‑term strategic objectives and disciplined investment criteria. The team operates in a fast-paced, analytically rigorous environment where intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complexity across geographies and cultures are essential.

Job Description

About the Team

The Acquisitions & Investment Team is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities that drive Digital Realty’s global growth strategy. The APAC team sources and underwrites data center acquisitions, platform investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships across APAC. Working closely with senior leadership, capital markets, development, legal, and operations teams, the group plays a central role in expanding Digital Realty’s portfolio and ensuring that every transaction aligns with the company’s long‑term strategic objectives and disciplined investment criteria. The team operates in a fast-paced, analytically rigorous environment where intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complexity across geographies and cultures are essential.

About The Role

We are looking for a team member to join our Acquisitions & Investments Team. The team is a core function and the heart of the organization, liaising with members from cross functional teams. He / she will work in a mostly project-based format, usually with a senior member of the team who will be leading the project/deal.

This role is ideal for an ambitious, intellectually curious professional who thrives in environments that reward good judgment, creative thinking, and personal ownership. You will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the end-to-end evaluation of acquisition and investment opportunities, including market screening, target identification, financial modeling, due diligence, and deal execution
• Develop and present investment recommendations to senior leadership, demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to articulate the “why” behind conclusions
• Conduct rigorous financial analysis, including valuation, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Manage due diligence workstreams, coordinating with legal, technical, tax, finance, HR and operational teams to surface key risks and opportunities
• Prepare and review investment committee materials, ensuring analytical rigor and clarity of communication
• Provide ad hoc / analytical support for the executive leadership team
• Build and maintain relationships with advisors, intermediaries, and industry contacts to support deal origination

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Are hard-working & have good work ethics.
• Able to prioritize and juggle between multiple competing priorities, projects and workstyles
• Have commitment / a strong sense of ownership on your work
• Have curiosity & an aptitude for continuous learning
• Have strong analytical skills and mindset & are a good problem solver
• Have tenacity
• Are self-confident with a sense of perspective and good communication skills
• Have good attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 – 2 years of work experience, ideally in a relevant field (Data Centre / Real Estate / Infrastructure), Investment Banking or Private Equity
• Experience with financial modelling, PowerPoint presentations and crafting Investment Committee papers

What We Can Offer You

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Health and Safety

Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.