Analyst OR Senior Associate, Capital Markets

QTS Realty Trust; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions with i m

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO and volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holiday pay

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an Analyst or Senior Associate, Capital Markets to support long-term liquidity forecasting, financing and capital market activities. You will work closely with the executive team and Blackstone, the majority owner, in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS’ accelerated growth.

You will build and maintain financial models, assist in financing transactions, and contribute to the company’s overall liquidity strategies while coordinating with lenders, investors and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate, investment banking or capital markets at a top-tier financial institution or relevant in-house experience.
• Experience with executing financial transactions such as credit facilities, mortgage-secured loans and securitization.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical and financial modeling including ability to build comprehensive models including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement from scratch.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of real estate capital markets; data center industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports the VP, Capital Markets in financing and liquidity activities and contributes to the company’s long-term financial strategy.
• Build underwriting, financing and liquidity models for evaluating and executing complex asset- and corporate-level financing structures.
• Prepare investor presentations, due diligence support and engage lenders/investors; manage transaction processes.
• Collaborate with bankers, lawyers, external consultants and other stakeholders; coordinate cross-functional inputs.
• Synthesize large data sets and derive insightful conclusions for decision-makers.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Who you are

Analyst OR Senior Associate, Capital Markets plays an important role in the execution and administration of QTS’ long-term liquidity forecasting, financing and capital market activities which leads to our long-term financial strategy. You will have regular interaction and exposure to the broader executive leadership team as well as members of Blackstone, QTS’ majority owner and one of the largest and most sophisticated private investment firms in the world. You will work as a key-member of a small tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting our accelerated growth profile.

What you will do

Supports the VP, Capital Markets in managing the execution and administration of QTS’ financing and capital markets activities and plays an integral role in contributing to the long-term financial strategy of the Company. Provides analytical support for financing transactions and liquidity management through financial modeling, preparation of investor presentations, due diligence support and lender/investor engagement. Transaction process management – interacting with bankers, lawyers, external consultants and other stakeholders. Build underwriting, financing and liquidity models to evaluate and execute on a variety of complex asset-level and corporate-level financing structures. Working alongside QTS senior management team and Blackstone to execute on capital raising. Supporting due diligence efforts (in practice supports investor relations function for QTS’ lending relationships). Synthesize large amounts of data and arrive at reasonable conclusions quickly. Other duties as assigned.

What you need to be successful

3+ years of experience in corporate, investment banking or capital markets at a top-tier financial institution or relevant in-house experience at a company. Experience with executing financial transactions such as credit facilities, mortgage-secured loans and securitization. Advanced proficiency in analytical and financial modeling including ability to build comprehensive models including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement from scratch. Ability to organize teams, lead internal outreach and project manage inputs from various stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting. Strong understanding of real estate capital markets, data center industry experience is desirable.

Preferred qualifications

Completion of major corporate, investment banking or capital markets training program with a leading financial institution. Real Estate, Data Center or Capital Markets Experience. Experience providing financial and analytical support to a fast-paced organization.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Ideal candidates will have a proven history of being extremely self‑motivated, highly organized, and open communicators who are eager to work in a fast-paced client focused entrepreneurial environment with limited formal structure. Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables non-financial managers to easily understand the information. High attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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