Vice President, Data Centers

Eastdil Secured is the global real estate investment bank that uniquely combines commercial real estate and capital markets expertise. We provide truly independent advice with the mission to drive value for our clients through creative, actionable ideas and flawless execution. Our knowledge-driven team is comprised of remarkable people who are seamlessly connected across all levels and geographies, merging experience, expertise, and resources to deliver the best strategies from around the globe. With a focus on serving our clients, we thrive on collaboration to execute the world's most dynamic transactions.

At Eastdil Secured, we seek individuals who have the expertise, integrity, and dedication needed to drive meaningful impact for our clients. We hire and advance based on merit and actively engage talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation throughout our company.

Eastdil Secured is seeking an Associate and Vice President to join our Investment Sales and Capital Markets team in our Washington, DC office. This role will focus on Digital Infrastructure (Data Centers), encompassing investment sales and capital markets advisory, including equity raises, land transactions, and the sale of stabilized assets. The individual will be afforded new challenges with the opportunity to develop deep expertise in one of the fastest-growing real estate sectors with long-term, favorable tailwinds. This position will involve complex quantitative analysis and financial modeling, as well as oversight of the underwriting process, creation and execution of marketing collateral, transaction execution, and providing hands-on training and oversight of a team of Analysts.

• Management of comprehensive real estate valuation and transaction structure analyses with support from team of Analysts
• Serve as a core member of the team, executing data center, land, investment sale, and equity raise transactions, working closely with senior leadership and clients
• Management of transaction processes, including financial underwriting, due diligence, and transaction execution with direct client interaction
• Independent production of pitches, proposals, and marketing materials
• Track and maintain market information databases tracking recent sale transactions, construction and development projects, and leasing activity
• Collaboration with senior team members in identification, evaluation, and pursuit of new business initiatives
• Develop relationships outside the firm with comparable peer groups

• 5+ years of institutional commercial real estate or investment banking experience for Vice President candidates; 3+ years for Associate candidates
• Candidates must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, personal motivation, and distinguished written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for business, real estate, finance, and accounting concentrations

• Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry with a focus on real estate finance and digital infrastructure
• Advanced Excel-based financial modeling skills and strong attention to detail
• ARGUS proficiency is preferred
• Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of real estate transactions with advanced underwriting techniques and deep understanding of equity and debt capitalization structures
• Ability to conceptualize real estate investment opportunities within the framework of relevant microeconomic and macroeconomic factors
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly collaborative team setting
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high quality work under tight time frames
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to completion independently within agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to learn, think strategically and ask questions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Display strong sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results
• Eastdil Secured requires each non-administrative exempt staff member to be licensed as appropriate in the respective region

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eastdil Secured ("ES") is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ES will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and candidates upon request, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Careers@eastdilsecured.com.

ES will not sponsor visas for these positions and will not hire individuals whose work eligibility is based on, for example, F-1 or other student visa status. In addition, not only must candidates be able to work in the United States without sponsorship when hired, they must maintain the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship throughout their employment.