Corporate Development Manager, Global

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Corporate Development Department

Vantage's global Corporate Development team is responsible for the company's value creation strategy through initiatives including sourcing and executing acquisitions to help rapidly scale our reach and capabilities, raising new equity capital, and leading organic investments in new markets and regions including via joint venture or partnerships. The Corporate Development team collaborates with our regional leadership and operating teams to drive the evaluation and execution of M&A, capital raising and other strategic investment initiatives.

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, initiative-driven, quick-learning Corporate Development Manager to own responsibilities across critical functions relating to Vantage's organic and inorganic growth strategies. You will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with our VP, Corporate Development and have high visibility with members of our Executive Teams in North American and Europe, as well as our debt and equity investors. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous self-starter who is capable of driving results without constant direction. You should have a professional-growth mindset and be willing to bring forth innovative ideas and methods that can benefit Vantage.

This role will be based in Denver, CO. in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 Days on-site required, 2 flexible).

Essential Job Functions

• Perform analysis, build models, and drive process related to potential acquisitions, greenfield developments, and other strategic investment initiatives

• Drive and execute critical corporate decisions, particularly related to returns, capital allocation, and investment strategy

• Drive preparation of presentations for the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders

• Manage modeling and support due diligence process for new acquisitions by coordinating interdepartmental tasks and evaluating future potential markets

• Responsible for financial modeling for potential data center real estate acquisitions and other business intelligence

• Support deal process from target identification and evaluation through closing

• Prepare materials for internal review and regular updates with the Board of Directors

• Make recommendations to the Executive Team regarding the company's strategic purpose based on data, including capital allocation outcomes and strategic planning

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and / or Accounting, required

• 2-4 years of experience working in one of the following industries: investment banking, private equity, Big 4, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) or capital markets.

• Experience in Data Center and communications infrastructure sectors preferred

• Strong analytical mind and quantitative skillset, required

• Executive presence and effective communication skills, required

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000 + 15% Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.