Real Estate Director

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a key individual to lead data center land acquisitions and lease transactions in Tokyo and Osaka. This role involves managing a portfolio of properties, conducting market analysis, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor a team. Join a company that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in real estate, preferably in data centers.
• Bachelor's degree required; Real Estate License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead land acquisition projects and lease negotiations.
• Manage a team and oversee real estate transaction reviews.
• Ensure compliance with REIT requirements.

Skills

Real Estate Acquisition

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Business-level proficiency in Japanese

Business-level proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

This position is the key individual for executing data center land acquisitions and lease transactions in Tokyo and Osaka for a growing global data center company. Responsibilities include managing an existing portfolio of data center properties and site acquisitions for new development opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Inventory Planning and Capex Forecasting
   • Lead analysis for land acquisition projects and lease negotiations
   • Identify research needs on real estate and data centre markets in Tokyo and Osaka
   • Provide direction for valuation analyses
   • Responsible for the inventory roadmap of each metro
   • Support capex forecast on planned developments
2. Real Estate Acquisition
   • Lead asset acquisitions
   • Identify and manage multiple data centre site searches
   • Direct due diligence efforts for real estate transactions
   • Act as a key member of cross-functional teams (design, construction, finance) for data centre acquisition, transaction structure, and development strategy
3. Permitting
   • Oversees land and power permitting approvals with local authorities to support data center development
4. Asset Review
   • Aid in developing asset management strategies including expansion, contraction, disposition, and reconfiguration of properties
5. Lease Management
   • Oversee Japan leased portfolio and report real estate activity with Finance
   • Ensure compliance with REIT requirements
6. Stakeholder Management
   • Manage real estate transaction reviews with internal and external legal counsel
   • Interface with internal operations colleagues to identify real estate needs
   • Manage real estate-related cross-functional projects with internal and external colleagues
7. Team Management
   • Manage a team of two based in Tokyo and Osaka
   • Mentor and guide team members to ensure professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting required
• 7+ years of experience at a national brokerage firm, investment bank or real estate investment firm preferred (experience within data center environment a plus)
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English required
• Real Estate License preferred but not essential

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