Manager Investment Asset Management
Job Summary
We are seeking a high-calibre Manager, Investment & Asset Management to drive the financial performance and growth of a regional data centre portfolio. This strategic role involves leading end-to-end investment analysis, evaluating hyperscale and JV opportunities, and optimizing asset performance. You will be responsible for presenting financial insights directly to senior leadership and the Board.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end investment analysis and financial modelling
- Monitor and optimize asset performance and portfolio KPIs
- Manage P&L, balance sheet, and financial reporting
- Present investment recommendations to senior leadership and Board
- Conduct industry research and risk assessments
Required Skills
- Advanced Financial Modelling
- Data Centre Industry Knowledge
- Strategic Investment Analysis
- Professional Presentation & Storytelling
- Management Accounting & FP&A
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.