Investment Asset Management Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a high-calibre Manager for Investment & Asset Management to drive the financial performance of a regional data centre portfolio. You will lead end-to-end investment analysis, evaluate hyperscale opportunities, and optimize asset performance. This strategic role involves presenting financial insights and recommendations directly to senior leadership and the Board.
Responsibilities
- Lead investment analysis and sophisticated financial modelling.
- Monitor and optimize portfolio performance and asset profitability.
- Manage P&L, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
- Prepare investment papers and presentations for the Board.
- Mentor and lead a team of finance professionals.
Required Skills
- Expert-level financial modelling
- Data centre industry knowledge
- Advanced PowerPoint presentation skills
- Asset management & Corporate finance experience
- Strategic communication with senior stakeholders
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Investment Analysis & Financial Modelling
- Build sophisticated financial models for new data centres, hyperscale expansions, M&A, JV structures and redevelopment projects.
- Conduct deep-dive feasibility analysis: IRR, NPV, payback, sensitivity, utilisation ramp-up and PUE cost impact.
- Prepare high-quality investment papers and Board approval decks.
- Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and finance teams to validate assumptions (power, cooling, leasing, capacity).
Asset & Portfolio Performance
- Monitor and optimise portfolio performance: utilisation, MW yield, revenue per MW, EBITDA margins, ROIC and PUE efficiency.
- Recommend asset enhancement and repositioning strategies to improve profitability.
- Oversee lifecycle management including renewals, pricing strategies, energy optimisation and capex planning.
Management Accounting & Reporting
- Lead P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting for the data centre business.
- Perform variance analysis and develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans.
- Analyse cost drivers (power, cooling, maintenance, staffing, financing) and propose margin improvement initiatives.
- Track KPIs such as PUE, EBITDA, ROIC, MW yield and cash flow projections.
Presentation, Research & Stakeholder Engagement
- Produce best-in-class PowerPoint presentation decks for Investment Committee, Board, lenders and JV partners.
- Present financial insights and investment recommendations confidently.
- Conduct industry research on data centre trends, hyperscale demand, power pricing, ESG risks, regulatory landscape and competitor analysis.
- Develop dashboards and reporting packs for senior stakeholders.
Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Conduct investment risk assessments (tenant default, construction delays, power tariffs, ESG risks).
- Support due diligence, PPAs, financing documentation and lease contracts.
- Ensure strong corporate governance and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
Leadership
- Lead and mentor a small team of finance professionals to elevate capability, modelling standards and analytical output.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or related fields.
- CPA, CFA or FMVA certification is a strong advantage.
- Min 5 years’ experience in investment analysis, asset management, corporate finance, FP&A or management accounting, ideally within data centres, hyperscale, technology, engineering, energy, real estate or infrastructure.
- Exceptional financial modelling skills – mandatory.
- Advanced PowerPoint deck storytelling & presentation skills – mandatory.
- Strong research capability in data centre industry trends – mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present confidently to senior leadership and Board members.