Associate / Senior Associate, Data Centre

Role Overview ESR is seeking a driven and analytical Associate / Senior Associate with minimum 4 years of investment experience to join the ESR Data Centre Team. Reporting to the Managing Director, Investments, the candidate will independently evaluate data centre investment opportunities, conduct in-depth financial modelling, and prepare high-quality investment papers as well as ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision making by ESR senior management. Key Responsibilities Investment Evaluation Independently assess potential data centre investment opportunities across various geographies Financial Modelling Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to analyze deal-level economics, sensitivity scenarios, and return metrics (e.g., IRR, equity multiple, cash-on-cash) Investment Papers Draft clear and compelling investment memos and presentations for internal investment committees and senior leadership, outlining the strategic rationale, risks, and recommendations. Market Research & Analysis Conduct macro and micro-level market research, competitive benchmarking, and due diligence to inform underwriting assumptions and investment strategy Due Diligence Coordination Liaise with brokers, partners, legal counsel, and other external advisors to facilitate deal execution Ad-hoc Analysis Provide on-demand analytical support to senior management, including portfolio reviews, hold/sell analysis, and performance tracking. Requirements Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in data centres investment, real estate investment, or similar role Position Challenges Balancing competing priorities Adhering to important deadlines whilst maintaining accurate high-quality outputs The ability to work semi-autonomously, delivering well considered output with minimal continuous review and refinement by management Managing senior internal and external stakeholders whose opinions may vary, to find consensus and deliver the agreed upon outcome Clearly and effectively communicating deliverables with the capability to engage in thoughtful robust debate as required Key Personal Attributes Ability to work and collaborate within a close-knit team structure Personal resilience and calm professional demeanour Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Highly proficient in financial modelling with knowledge of valuation and corporate finance Solid understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements Strong commercial acumen and ability to engage in strategic thinking Clear effective communicator capable of engaging with stakeholders from across the organisation Desire to continually strive for professional excellence and ongoing development Strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes to agreed timelines Enthusiastic and energetic attitude toward both work and personal life Must demonstrate an understanding of data privacy and security best practices when interacting with external AI platforms Experience integrating AI tools into daily workflows to improve output quality and operational speed Skill in auditing AI-generated data to ensure high standards of accuracy and professional integrity