The Senior Director, Capital Markets reports to the SVP, Treasury and will lead the financing of data center development projects. This senior leadership role demands deep expertise in data center project and structured finance, including construction loans, CMBS, ABS, and related structures. The role will analyze and recommend structuring alternatives, spearhead financing negotiations, manage/oversee project financial models, and collaborate closely with executive leadership, lenders, advisors and cross-functional teams to drive successful financing execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or other related discipline. MBA or advanced degree in Finance strongly preferred.
Detail-oriented self-starter with 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in project and structured finance with a significant focus on data center or critical infrastructure projects.
Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing large-scale, complex data center project and structured financing transactions (multi-hundred million to multi-billion dollar projects).
Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills, with proficiency in advanced tools and financial systems.
Deep understanding of data center business models, operations, and market dynamics, including power infrastructure, leasing, and technology.
Experience with joint ventures, funds, and strategic partnerships in infrastructure or technology sectors a plus.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices impacting data center development and financing.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills at the executive level.
Demonstrated leadership, facilitation skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.
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Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
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Benefits: For this role, Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.
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