Analyst, Portfolio Management, NA

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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.

Market Development Department

The Market Development (MD) team is responsible for 3 key functions within our NA business: 1) market strategy, 2) site selection & acquisition, and 3) vertical market expansion planning. The MD team owns the land and due diligence budget and execution for market expansions across North America, including identification of new markets, expansion planning efforts and completion of schematic design for handoff to construction. We are at the front-end of the process of ensuring we have the critical capacity required to meet the evolving requirements of our wholesale and hyperscale customer base. We evaluate supply, demand, pricing, power availability and other market factors to inform site acquisition, site development and construction when developing our market plans. The team collaborates with Sales, Solution Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance and Senior Management along the way. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results.

Position Overview

This role will be based in Ashburn, VA. in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in office, 2 days flexible)

Vantage is seeking an Analyst, Portfolio Management, a highly visible and cross-functional role. This position supports all activities related to customer leasing and portfolio management. Responsibilities include financial analysis of existing investment, portfolio and inventory tracking, managing sales funnels, lease matrices, IRR reporting, cash flow forecasting, portfolio optimization, and preparing detailed performance measurements and reports. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel expertise, including the ability to develop financial models, analyze data, and provide actionable insights to support effective portfolio management.

Essential Job Functions

Financial Analysis & Modeling:

• Support monthly IRR updates presented to Vantage Executive Leadership and the Board.
• Build financial models with multiple scenarios using Vantage's business case template to evaluate customer sales opportunities, new markets, and site acquisitions; include sensitivity analyses on key risk factors.
• Perform sensitivity analyses on key risk factors impacting business outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate across departments (Capital Markets, Construction, Sales, New Site Development) to gather inputs for financial modeling.
• Actively participate in reporting the sales pipeline and contributing to weekly Vantage leadership calls for North America.
• Develop materials for senior leadership presentations to the Vantage Board of Directors.

Reporting & Presentation:

• Prepare leadership reports highlighting sales and leasing activity on a rolling basis.
• Update and maintain matrices on existing leases and document the status of upcoming lease expirations, reporting regularly to senior leadership.
• Tracking and maintain delivery dates for both existing and prospective sites.

Market & Portfolio Analysis:

• Perform analysis, build models, and manage processes related to new market development, site acquisition, and customer leasing opportunities.
• Create models to support recurring market evaluations and updates.
• Analyze data to provide recommendations on markets and sites across North America in collaboration with the Market Development team.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio deal analysis.

Strategic Planning & Budgeting:

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by forecasting returns, leasing capacities, and modeling various scenarios.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate and/or equivalent experience, required.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of professional experience in corporate finance or related fields (investment banking, capital markets, FP&A, accounting, treasury, consulting) with extensive financial modeling expertise., required.
• Data center, commercial, or industrial real estate experience, preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical mentality, problem-solving skills, and quantitative/qualitative abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, particularly in Excel.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and timely delivery.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be able to build financial models with multiple scenarios using Vantage's business case template to evaluate new opportunities (markets, sites, customer leases) and incorporate key risk sensitivities.
• Be able to assess opportunities through a financial lens and generate data-driven presentations.
• Be able to present findings and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

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

• 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.

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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

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