Associate Manager, Transactions

AirTrunk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AirTrunk in Singapore seeks an Associate Manager, Transactions to support rapid data centre site acquisitions across the region. You will work with the Senior Director, Real Estate and cross-functional teams to drive due diligence, financial modeling, and investment approvals.

You will conduct market research, assess locations and AZs, manage documentation, and coordinate legal and tax considerations while ensuring timely execution of deals and alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in real estate, focusing on acquisitions, transactions, or development.
• Background in investment advisory or consulting considered.
• Experience in industrial/data centre sectors advantageous but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform market research and opportunity mapping for regional expansion.
• Collaborate with Data Strategy to assess target locations and AZs.
• Evaluate cost, design risks, and timelines for site selection.
• Coordinate due diligence materials with external parties.
• Work with engineers, consultants, and real estate pros on feasibility.
• Prepare investment documentation and financial models for approvals.
• Negotiate NDAs, engagement letters, leases, and SPAs.
• Prepare updates for stakeholders and track milestones.
• Oversee department budget and cost control.
• Identify opportunities to increase acquisition velocity, incl. tech integration.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Transaction management

Project development

Job description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

As the Associate Manager, Transactions you will report to the Senior Director, Real Estate and work closely with the rest of the Cross-Department teams, making your mark in a number of ways:

• Join a dynamic team driving AirTrunk’s rapid expansion. This is a key central role that will support our in-country acquisitions teams in identifying and acquiring strategic data centre sites across the region.
• Receive mentorship from the Singapore-based Senior Director, Real Estate while collaborating with a wide range of cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Your Day to Day

Market Analysis & Opportunity Mapping

• Conduct comprehensive market research and opportunity mapping to identify strategic expansion opportunities across the region.
• Collaborate with the Data Strategy team to assess target locations and customer availability zones (AZs).
• Consolidate and analyze inputs to evaluate cost implications, design and construction risks, and project timelines for site selection.

Due Diligence, Feasibility & Internal Approvals

• Coordinate the collection of due diligence materials from external representatives and stakeholders.
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team—including engineers, consultants, and real estate professionals—to conduct thorough due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Support internal teams in preparing documentation for investment approvals, including financial models and investment memoranda.

Legal & Documentation

• Support deal leads negotiating key legal documents such as NDAs, engagement letters, lease agreements, and sale and purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with internal and external legal teams to ensure alignment with deal terms and integration of due diligence findings.
• Facilitate and track the execution of contracts and related documentation to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare clear and concise presentation materials and regular updates for internal stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and key milestones in the site acquisition process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and maintain momentum across all real estate initiatives.
• Manage and track department budget, including due diligence, commercial and other spend, ensuring cost control and transparency.
• Identify and implement strategic initiatives to increase acquisition velocity, including technology integration, workflow optimization etc.

Requirements

• 5 years experience in the real estate sector, with a focus on acquisitions, transaction management, or project/development management.
• Candidates with investment advisory / consulting backgrounds will also be considered.
• Experience in the industrial or data centre sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are highly regarded.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.