Director, Acquisitions

Description

Your role

Lead Investment Strategy and Execution

• Source structure and execute complex investment transactions including M&A land/development projects joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Lead underwriting financial modeling and return analysis (DCF IRR accretion/dilution sensitivity) to assess investment viability and optimize capital deployment.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of Investment Committee materials ensuring strategic clarity analytical rigor and actionable recommendations.
• Manage the full investment lifecycle from initial screening due diligence and all the way through closing and post-close performance tracking.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (including JV partners advisors and lenders) to negotiate key deal terms and ensure alignment on commercial and legal outcomes.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with internal teams to align development design and operational considerations with investment objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investment activity within assigned markets or asset classes.
• Guide junior team members in financial analysis due diligence and materials preparation; serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across the Acquisitions & Investments team.

Portfolio & Market Insights

• Provide thought leadership on market trends competitive dynamics and capital flows affecting the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for portfolio optimization asset recycling or capital partnership expansion.
• Contribute to regional strategy discussions and long-term growth planning.

New Market entries

• Work closely with the New Markets business development team to assess and prioritize potential new market entries as part of broader regional strategy
• Contribute to defining most appropriate market entry route (Acquisitions joint venture strategic partnerships greenfield development) and implement execution

What youll need

• 810 years of progressive experience in real estate or infrastructure investments corporate finance private equity or investment banking.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance Real Estate or related field strongly preferred.
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel Argus).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing.
• Deep understanding of real estate and infrastructure fundamentals capital structures and investment metrics.
• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong executive presence analytical rigor and commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of European power markets is a plus
• Second language (beside English) preferable

Responsibilities

Lead Investment Strategy and Execution

• Source structure and execute complex investment transactions including M&A land/development projects joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Lead underwriting financial modeling and return analysis (DCF IRR accretion/dilution sensitivity) to assess investment viability and optimize capital deployment.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of Investment Committee materials ensuring strategic clarity analytical rigor and actionable recommendations.
• Manage the full investment lifecycle from initial screening due diligence and all the way through closing and post-close performance tracking.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (including JV partners advisors and lenders) to negotiate key deal terms and ensure alignment on commercial and legal outcomes.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with internal teams to align development design and operational considerations with investment objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investment activity within assigned markets or asset classes.

• Guide junior team members in financial analysis due diligence and materials preparation; serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across the Acquisitions & Investments team.

Portfolio & Market Insights

• Provide thought leadership on market trends competitive dynamics and capital flows affecting the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for portfolio optimization asset recycling or capital partnership expansion.
• Contribute to regional strategy discussions and long-term growth planning.

New Market entries

• Work closely with the New Markets business development team to assess and prioritize potential new market entries as part of broader regional strategy
• Contribute to defining most appropriate market entry route (Acquisitions joint venture strategic partnerships greenfield development) and implement execution

Qualifications

• 810 years of progressive experience in real estate or infrastructure investments corporate finance private equity or investment banking.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance Real Estate or related field strongly preferred.
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel Argus).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing.
• Deep understanding of real estate and infrastructure fundamentals capital structures and investment metrics.
• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong executive presence analytical rigor and commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of European power markets is a plus
• Second language (beside English) preferable

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1