Associate / Senior Associate, Data Centre

About ESR

ESR is a major Asia-Pacific owner and operator of real assets, with a focus on logistics property, data centres, and energy infrastructure that support the digital economy and supply chains for investors, customers, and communities. Using a fully integrated fund management and development platform, the company aims to create value and growth across its global portfolio. Its customer offerings span Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Europe.

Role summary

ESR is looking for an analytical and self-driven Associate / Senior Associate to join its Data Centre team. The role requires at least 4 years of investment experience. Reporting to the Managing Director, Investments, the selected candidate will independently review data centre investment opportunities, build detailed financial models, and prepare investment materials and analytical support for senior leadership decisions.

Key responsibilities

The position focuses on investment analysis, financial modelling, research, and transaction support across data centre opportunities.

• Evaluate potential data centre investments across different regions and markets.
• Create and maintain advanced financial models to assess deal economics, scenario outcomes, and key return measures such as IRR, equity multiple, and cash-on-cash returns.
• Prepare well-structured investment memoranda and presentations for investment committees and senior leaders, covering strategic fit, risks, and recommendations.
• Carry out market research at both macro and micro levels, compare competitors, and complete due diligence to support underwriting and investment strategy.
• Coordinate with brokers, partners, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders to keep transactions moving.
• Support senior management with ad hoc analysis, including portfolio reviews, hold/sell assessments, and performance tracking.

Requirements

The role calls for a minimum of 4 years of relevant investment experience in data centres, real estate investment, or a similar area.

• Ability to manage several priorities while meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Capability to work with limited supervision and produce thoughtful, polished outputs independently.
• Comfort handling senior internal and external stakeholders and working toward consensus when viewpoints differ.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and engage in robust discussion when needed.
• Experience working effectively in a close-knit team environment.
• Calm, resilient, and professionally composed under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced financial modelling skills with a solid grasp of valuation and corporate finance.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking capability.
• Clear and effective communicator across functions and levels.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous development.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and deliver on schedule.
• Energetic, positive attitude toward both work and personal life.
• Awareness of data privacy and security best practices when using external AI tools.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency and output quality.
• Ability to review and validate AI-generated data to maintain accuracy and professional standards.

Benefits and culture

ESR emphasises long-term career growth, learning, and personalised support from the first day. The company aims to create an environment that strengthens confidence and supports ongoing success, whether an employee is beginning their career or moving into a leadership role.

The organisation is guided by three core principles: doing the right thing with integrity and transparency, winning as one team through collaboration, and thinking beyond the present to build sustainable long-term value.

Additional information

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