Vice President, Corporate Development, Global

About Vantage Data Centers

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

This role will be based at our office in London, United Kingdom. The VP, Corporate Development will collaborate with our regional leadership and operating teams to drive the evaluation and execution of M&A, capital raising and other strategic investment initiatives. This position will work strategically across our internal business, as well as interact with our investors and advisors at a senior level.

Job Functions

• Identification, assessment and execution of potential acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and joint ventures and partnerships.
• Lead the execution of these transactions and manage investors, executives and advisors towards tight deadlines.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the diligence process including necessary financial analysis, qualifying risks, and preliminary integration plans to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Lead the post-closing integration process in coordination with the senior director of integration.
• Manage necessary analyses and supporting materials for the Vantage boards and investors.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships across the organization while working under tight deadlines.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by the CIO.

Job Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Development or M&A at large global companies or investment banks.
• Significant experience in guiding teams to execute all aspects of transactions including direct experience negotiating, structuring, and executing M&A, capital raising and joint venture transactions.
• Experience working in a demanding environment with highly motivated and driven professionals.
• Ability to handle projects with multiple workstreams, with proven success over a wide variety of functional business problems.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work well in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Experience managing and working with third-party advisors, including financial advisors, law firms, accounting firms and other consultants and advisors.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written; ability to clearly communicate succinct and relevant facts and recommendations to senior managers and external investors.
• Global or multi-national business experience preferred.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.
• MBA or relevant graduate degree from top-tier institution or similar academic/professional experience.
• Travel required is expected to be less than 10%, but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Additional Details

Participation in a Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) with meaningful upside. 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.