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 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