Sr. Director, Investments

This position leads, coordinates, and participates in the strategic direction and execution of global investment activities and underwriting processes. This role is crucial in managing the investment portfolio, assessing risk, and ensuring the profitability and sustainability of investment decisions through addressing trends, opportunities, and issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in acquisitions and development management, risk assessment, and underwriting practices, coupled with strong leadership skills.

Job Description:

• Lead the Investments team in providing underwriting and other support for key elements of the value creation process, including business case development, financial modeling, and approvals for the following: Site acquisitions, site development and capital expenditures, leasing activity for new developments, other new business analysis
• Prepare materials and coordinate approvals for bi-weekly capital, deal and investment committees.
• Responsible for oversight of investment and underwriting workstreams across the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Work with the senior management team to develop and execute underwriting guidelines and assumptions and policies aligned with business objectives and risk appetite across the business’s various regions
• Monitor the performance of the development portfolio, including comparison to underwriting and portfolio performance to identify opportunities for improvements and to identify project risk
• Lead Investments team in supporting capital recycling initiatives
• Assist with the evaluation of M&A opportunities
• Identify automation opportunities to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and improve accuracy / decrease risk of errors, assisting with planning and implementation as appropriate
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the investments team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Set clear performance expectations, establish goals and objectives and monitor team performance against key metrics and benchmarks
• Communicate key messages and provide updates to senior management team and sponsors; respond to ad hoc requests
• Other responsibilities as required
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence and process improvement
• Must be detail-oriented, and have the ability to read and understand contracts
• Must have strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with individuals at various levels
• Flexible and adaptable leadership that is calm under tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in developing and implementing underwriting best practices and procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to effectively collaborate, work in a decentralized environment and influence people under direct supervision and not under direct supervision.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Experience with Yardi, SalesForce, and/or OneStream software is a plus
  
  

Experience/Skills: Minimum of 12+ years of experience in corporate finance and investments with a focus on commercial real estate, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investments. Knowledge of the data center and/or real estate industry is a plus.

Education: BS Degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Economics.

Certifications: MBA/CPA/CFA is a plus.

Work requirements: A hybrid-work environment is expected

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.