Senior Director - Corporate Development

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Japan’s (APJ) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?   AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APJ region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…   Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

As the Senior Director, Corporate Development (based in Sydney HQ), you will report to the Vice President, Investment (based in Singapore), leading a high performing team and working closely with senior stakeholders across AirTrunk, Blackstone and other capital providers.

Your Day To Day

• Undertake detailed financial analysis for a diverse range of capital projects including customer leasing, real estate acquisitions, new market entry, partnerships and other investment activities
• Lead engagement with Blackstone in relation to financial analysis (including returns assessment, cash flow and liquidity modelling) and investment approvals (including briefing papers, investor Q&A, preparation and presentation of approval papers)
• Create and manage financial models for equity and debt raisings
• Consider appropriate sources of funding, analyse alternate funding options and ensure appropriate allocation of capital for both organic and inorganic growth
• Assist in the negotiation of transaction terms and legal documentation, including for financings, M&A and other corporate development activities
• Help lead market expansion initiatives, including new market entry activities across greenfield, JVs, co-investment etc.
• Lead a highly engaged Corporate Development team including 3 direct reports (2 in Sydney, 1 in Tokyo)
• Work closely with senior leadership and peers in Customer Success and Commercial (to support customer leasing), Treasury (to implement debt financings), and Real Estate (to execute land acquisitions)

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years' post qualification (accounting, finance, law) relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy / development and/or industry
• Experience in funding/financing, M&A, investing and corporate strategy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and expertise in financial modelling
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with track record of influencing senior decision makers
• Demonstrated understanding of data centre sector and/or commercial real estate
• Demonstrated experience of managing direct reports and leading cross functional teams
• Ability to identify, simplify and solve complex business issues, working alongside a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Preference for candidates that are organized, adaptable and experienced to lead projects under time pressure, across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.

The AirTrunk Culture    Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.   The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.   Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged. Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.   **To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**