Corporate Development Manager, Global

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Corporate Development Department

Vantage’s global Corporate Development team is responsible for the Company’s value creation strategy through initiatives including sourcing and executing acquisitions to help rapidly scale our reach and capabilities, raising new equity capital, asset monetizations, and leading organic investments in new markets and regions including via joint venture or partnerships. The Corporate Development team collaborates with our regional leadership and operating teams to drive the evaluation and execution of M&A, capital raising and other strategic investment initiatives.

Position Overview

This is an onsite position based in our Denver, CO office.

Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, initiative-driven, and quick-learning Corporate Development Manager to take on responsibilities across critical functions related to Vantage’s organic and inorganic growth strategies. This role supports broad company initiatives and involves interaction with key internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with our VP, Corporate Development, the successful candidate will have high visibility with members of our Executive Teams in North America, Europe, and APAC, as well as our equity investors and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous selfstarter, capable of driving results without constant direction, and have a professional-growth mindset with the ability to bring forth innovative ideas and methods to benefit Vantage.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Analysis and Modeling:

• Build financial models, perform valuation and returns analysis, and drive processes related to potential investment opportunities, equity capital raises, asset monetizations, partnerships, and other strategic investment initiatives.

• Manage aggregation of business and industry intelligence to apply and improve decision making.

Corporate Decision Support:

• Drive and execute critical corporate decisions, particularly related to returns, capital allocation, and investment strategy.

• Make recommendations to the Executive Team regarding the company’s strategic purpose based on data, including capital allocation outcomes and strategic planning.

Presentation and Communication:

• Prepare presentations for the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.

• Prepare materials for internal review and provide regular updates to the Board of Directors.

Deal Process Management:

• Support the deal process from target identification and evaluation through closing.

• Manage modeling and support due diligence processes by coordinating interdepartmental tasks and evaluating future potential markets.

Stakeholder Interaction:

• Interact with key interal and external stakeholders to drive process and support broad Company initiatives.

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments to facilitate strategic objectives.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.

• 2-4 years of experience working in one of the following industries: investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or other M&A / capital markets advisory firm.

• Experience in data center, infrastructure, and/or real estate preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical mind and quantitative skillset, required

• Executive presence and effective communication skills, required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear.

Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-Onsite #LI-AP2

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!