Senior Associate, Asset Management

QTS Realty Trust; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Senior Associate, Asset Management to support long-term strategy and capital allocation decisions. You will collaborate across departments and with Blackstone Asset Management on reporting and ad-hoc analyses to inform asset-level strategies.

The role involves maintaining models and databases, analyzing budgets and variances, and supporting valuation and ROIC analysis for asset-level decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Four or more years’ experience in an environment (banking, real estate, etc.)
• Solid proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various models, databases, and reports for key tracking measures in support of multiple groups across the organization.
• Partner with asset management leadership to support in-depth reporting on development plans and schedules at a detailed asset level, including support of project budgets and key budget variances.
• Partner with assigned Facility Management teams to support and report on full operating details at asset level including inventory tracking, leasing pipeline, operating budget variances, and benchmarking.
• Analyze and interpret property level information including historical operating statements, budgets, CAM reconciliations, leases, loan agreements, etc.
• Integrate information from various departments to ensure consistency with budget and FP&A reporting.
• Support asset-level projections such as valuation, stabilized yield, and ROIC analysis.

Skills

Finance

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

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

Tools

ARGUS

Workday

Salesforce

Adaptive Insights

Office Cx

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.

SUMMARY

The Senior Associate, Asset Management will play an integral role in the on-going asset management and strategic, long-term strategy of QTS. In this role you will work as a member of a small, tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS’ accelerating growth profile which encompasses collaboration across multiple departments within QTS to enhance strategic insights and capital allocation decisions, support ongoing financing initiatives and coordinate various reporting requirements. This position will also work closely with Blackstone Asset Management team on reporting requirements and ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of asset-level stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain various models, databases, and reports for key tracking measures in support of multiple groups across the organization.
• Partner with asset management leadership to support in-depth reporting on development plans and schedules at a detailed asset level, including support of project budgets and key budget variances.
• Partner with assigned Facility Management teams to support and report on full operating details at asset level including inventory tracking, leasing pipeline, operating budget variances, and benchmarking.
• Analyze and interpret property level information including historical operating statements, budgets, CAM reconciliations, leases, loan agreements, etc.
• Integrate information from various departments to ensure consistency with budget and FP&A reporting.
• Support asset-level projections such as valuation, stabilized yield, and ROIC analysis.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze market and economic data to support the development of asset level strategies.
• Research and report on various markets and assets on specific assignments, while continuing to expand market knowledge, and for general business development purposes.
• Assert discretion and professionalism when given access to confidential and/or confidential information.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Four or more years’ experience in an environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on driving bottom line value-creation through strategic thinking in a time-sensitive manner.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ARGUS, Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights and Office Cx.
• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a real estate development 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.
• High level of professionalism expected due to direct access to high level members of the executive team.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. 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, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & 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 any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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