Director, Acquisitions in London

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the most appropriate market entry route (Acquisitions, joint venture, strategic partnerships, greenfield development) and implement execution.

What you’ll need

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in real estate or infrastructure investments, corporate finance, private equity, or investment banking.
• Bachelor’s 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.