Corporate Development Manager, APAC

VANTAGE DATA CENTERS APAC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to lead financial modeling and investment analysis for growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in Corporate Finance with strong analytical and communication skills. This position requires a self-starter attitude and the ability to work independently. The role allows for flexible work arrangements with three days on-site required.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Valuations.
• Prior data center/digital infrastructure/commercial real estate investment experience preferred.
• Strong modelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and perform financial analysis for acquisitions.
• Drive preparation of presentations for the Executive Team.
• Support due diligence processes and make recommendations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Tools (Excel)

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.

Corporate Development Department

Vantage’s Corporate Development team is responsible for the company’s value creation strategy through initiatives including sourcing and executing acquisitions to help rapidly scale our reach and capabilities, raising new equity capital, and leading organic investments in new markets and regions including via joint venture or partnerships.

The Corporate Development team collaborates with APAC leadership and operating teams to drive the evaluation and execution of M&A, capital raising and other strategic investment initiatives.

Position Description

Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, initiative-driven, quick-learning Corporate Development Manager to own responsibilities across critical functions relating to Vantage’s inorganic and organic growth strategies.

You will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with the corporate development team members both in APAC and across the globe. You will have high visibility with members of our Executive Teams in North America and APAC, as well as our investors. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is capable of driving results without constant direction. You should have a professional-growth mindset and be willing to bring forth innovative ideas and methods that can benefit Vantage.

This role will be based in Singapore, in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 Days on-site required, 2 flexible).

Essential Job Functions

• Build comprehensive financial models, perform robust financial analysis and support investment processes related to potential acquisitions, greenfield developments, and other strategic investment initiatives
• Work closely with APAC Corporate Development team (Senior Director and Senior Manager) to drive and execute critical corporate decisions, particularly related to returns, capital allocation, and investment strategy
• Drive preparation of presentations for the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders

Duties

• Full ownership of financial models for potential M&A opportunities, strategic initiatives, and data center real estate acquisitions
• Support and eventually drive due diligence processes by coordinating interdepartmental tasks and engaging with external advisors
• Support deal process from target identification and evaluation through closing
• Prepare materials for internal review and regular updates with the Board of Directors
• Make recommendations to the Executive Team regarding the company’s strategic purpose based on data, including capital allocation outcomes and strategic planning
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent– required
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in related Corporate Finance / Private Equity / Valuations areas
• Strong modelling skills is a must
• Prior data center/digital infrastructure/commercial real estate investment experience is preferred but not required
• Strong analytical mind and quantitative skillset – required
• Highly proficient with MS Office Tools, especially Excel – required
• Executive presence and effective communication skills – required
• Strong attention to detail and execution of instructions “hands on” attitude, entrepreneurial mind, team spirit – essential
• Ability to work independently, particularly when working remotely - essential
• Curious problem solver with a strong sense of urgency, responsibility & accountability – essential
• Excellent written/verbal communication & influencing skills - in English required, additional Asian language is a plus