Investment Analyst

Investments Analyst

It's exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It's even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

The Investments Analyst position is a part of QTS' Strategic Planning and Investments team which is focused on driving core growth initiatives domestically and internationally including:

• Land and operating asset acquisitions
• New development opportunities including build-to-suit (single customer) and multi-tenant sites
• Strategic asset management such as re-tenanting and asset repositioning

The Investments Analyst will be responsible for helping the team create and support the following:

• Prepare investment materials such as investment memorandums, presentations, and proposals
• Create financial models to evaluate company acquisitions, financings (joint-venture, equity initiatives, etc.), land, and capital recycling
• Assist in managing projects from identification through completion, including coordination of due diligence teams, model underwriting, and financing
• Lead calls and meetings with key internal and external constituents as well as partner with business leaders to ensure that they understand the key financial drivers of the various opportunities

The role requires keen skills in the areas of real estate, financial modeling, and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with the executive team and Blackstone partners.

What You Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
• 1+ years of working experience preferably in a collaborative financial environment (banking, investment fund, real estate, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel

Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of financial concepts such as WACC, NPV, IRR and ROI

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
• Positive, flexible outlook

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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