Associate – Digital Infrastructure Investments

About the Role

A prominent global investment organization specializing in real assets and private markets is looking to hire a high-achieving Associate to join their team focused on Digital Infrastructure investments. This role entails comprehensive analytical responsibilities and execution of investments in scalable, technology-driven real estate and infrastructure sectors such as data centers and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior colleagues with identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities and acquisitions within the digital infrastructure sector.
• Create and update intricate financial models and underwriting documents to analyze prospective investments.
• Perform thorough due diligence covering financial, legal, and operational areas on potential deals.
• Assess individual assets and portfolio acquisitions, producing detailed investment analysis and recommendations.
• Support transaction processes by preparing documentation for investment committee approvals.
• Develop clear, succinct presentations to effectively convey critical investment insights and suggestions.
• Contribute to asset management activities including business plan creation and executing exit strategies.
• Assist in drafting operating budgets, capital strategies such as dispositions, refinancing, and follow-on acquisitions, alongside leasing plans.
• Conduct market research and analysis to guide investment approaches and decision making.
• Work on special initiatives like hold-sell evaluations, refinancing prospects, and sector-specific projects related to data centers.
• Engage with joint venture partners, operators, and external advisors to aid relationship management.
• Track business plan progress and propose actions to correct deviations.
• Participate in development meetings and scrutinize development disbursements for repositioning and renovation endeavors.
• Evaluate design plans, budget forecasts, and schedules to pinpoint value enhancement opportunities.
• Travel within the country as necessary to visit assets and partners.
• Assist in investor reporting with asset and portfolio valuation and return performance analysis.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should bring 3 to 4 years of experience in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, or investment banking, preferably with a background involving real assets or digital infrastructure.

• Strong skills in financial modeling and detailed analysis.
• Deep understanding of investment underwriting and transactional workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and cooperative mindset suited to a fast-moving, deal-centric work environment.