Senior Manager, Corporate Development
Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
The Senior Manager, Corporate Development will provide support to the corporate development team in the sourcing and evaluation of a range of strategic deals. This position reports to SVP, Corporate Development.
Primary Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate potential mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and joint venture (JV) candidates
- Structure deals and manage deal process from sourcing to integration
- Develop key relationships with industry advisors, such as consultants, bankers, and principals
- Review and revise long term strategic plan
- Coordinate and/or assist in drafting relevant deal related documents including NDAs, non-binding offer agreements, and term sheets
- Conduct and/or coordinate due diligence
- Review and prepare JV overview materials for potential counterparties
- Review and prepare teasers for potential counterparties in sell-side processes
- Review and prepare opportunity overview materials to be presented to executives and board
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong financial evaluation, time management, and project management skills
- Superior attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills in leading teams and coordinating with peers
- Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities for efficiency improvement, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities
- Strong and effective team player in working with various disciplines and peer groups; can run the gamut of tasks required to getting a job done
- Ability to meet accelerated deadlines in timely and efficient manner
- Demonstrates initiative in progressing workflows and obtaining necessary inputs
Experience/Education
- 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or private equity, with at least 3 years specifically in investment banking required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics preferred; MBA is a plus
- Strong knowledge and experience in deal execution
- Experience in the Data Center industry, Construction or Real Estate environments is a plus
EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.
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