Investment Director (Data Centre)

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings, a global real estate investment firm, is seeking an Investment Director to lead data centre investment initiatives across Asia Pacific, including Japan. The role focuses on strategic growth, end-to-end investment processes, and high-impact transactions.

You will originate and evaluate opportunities, conduct financial modelling, due diligence, and risk analysis while collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Asset Management to execute deals and monitor market trends to inform

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate, infrastructure, or private equity investing.
• Strong focus on data centres or digital infrastructure.
• Proven track record in deal sourcing, structuring, and execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination, evaluation, and execution of data centre opportunities across APAC including Japan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners, operators, and investors.
• Conduct financial modelling, due diligence, and risk analysis to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Asset Management to ensure transaction execution.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights to guide investment strategy.

Skills

Financial modelling

Deal sourcing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Investment execution

Job description

We are currently working with a global real estate investment firm that is looking to hire an Investment Director to lead data centre investment initiatives across the region.

This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth, managing end-to-end investment processes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to execute high-impact transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the origination, evaluation, and execution of data centre investment opportunities across Asia Pacific, including Japan.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, operators, and investors.
• Conduct financial modelling, due diligence, and risk analysis to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and Asset Management, to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights to guide investment strategy.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in real estate, infrastructure, or private equity investing, with a strong focus on data centres or digital infrastructure.
• Proven track record in deal sourcing, structuring, and execution.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.