Investments Manager - Data Center Portfolio

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Duluth, Georgia is seeking a Senior Investments Manager responsible for managing the diligence process for new investment opportunities. This role involves financial modeling, overseeing P&L, and leading cross-team collaborations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, with 7+ years of experience in financial environments. QTS offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a collaborative financial environment.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience creating financial models using various metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal processes for investment diligence.
• Develop financial models to support acquisitions.
• Coordinate due diligence and closing processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Argus Enterprise

Workday

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Investments Manager will be responsible for managing and owning the diligence process for new investment opportunities at QTS.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage internal processes for the investments group to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Build better systems for tracking deals, contacts, and information across the organization for real estate investment optimization.
• Develop and own financial models to support company acquisitions, financings (joint‑venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, asset, and operating company acquisitions/dispositions.
• Assist in managing projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams and model underwriting.
• Research market data and cost information to drive meaningful decision analytics for senior management.
• Project‑manage financial items through transactions.
• Manage P&L to closing documents.
• Coordinate cross‑team collaboration both pre‑ and post‑closing.
• Lead through influence and communicate with an executive team, requiring strong real estate, financial, modeling, and technology skills.

What You Will Do

• Create and utilize corporate financial models in Microsoft Excel.
• Operate Argus Enterprise software to analyze and underwrite data center properties.
• Write and prepare investment materials such as memorandums, presentations, and proposals.
• Analyze and interpret property‑level information (historical operating statements, budgets, CAM reconciliations, leases, loan agreements, etc.).
• Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents; communicate complex questions and inquiries effectively.
• Research and report on markets and assets, expanding market knowledge and supporting business development.
• Provide advice on economic impact, develop forecasts, and drive business insights.
• Track, compile, and interpret data related to the group’s business.
• Analyze business problems and report data as part of economic impact research.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement strategies for products or markets.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze economic data to shape business strategies.
• Develop strategies for managing products or markets and drive business development to maximize returns.
• Coordinate due diligence and closing processes, working with internal and third parties.
• Work effectively in a team environment, assuming all tasks as needed.
• Develop financial models for new assets, products, and corporate initiatives.
• Use GAAP and finance theory to help partners understand financial implications.
• Partner with leaders to ensure understanding of financial drivers.
• Analyze actual vs. forecast performance, communicating commitment to financial goals.
• Communicate expected and actual financial results and underlying activities clearly.
• Identify, analyze, and propose solutions for financial issues impacting business objectives.
• Evaluate net present value and other operating metrics for capital investments.
• Leverage information systems to increase forecasting and analysis efficiency.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a collaborative financial environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on bottom‑line value creation.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience creating financial models using WACC, NPV, IRR, and ROI.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and financial modeling tools.
• Ability to build comprehensive financial models including integrated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and draw appropriate conclusions.

Nice To Have

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Experience with Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights, and Office Cx.
• Experience in fast‑paced, high‑growth data center markets.
• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly self‑motivated, organized, and open communicator in a fast‑paced, client‑focused, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and present large data volumes in an easily understandable format.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiastic team player who can also work independently.
• Positive, flexible outlook.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary and bonus eligibility.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
• Annual paid holidays and holiday compensation for worked holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Employee assistance program, wellness program, and tuition reimbursement.
• Parental and military leave benefits.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program, Q‑Anniversary Service Award, and charitable matching gift program.
• QR` scholarship for dependents and crisis fund.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program and other company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, family and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.