The Senior Manager of Corporate Development will lead strategic growth initiatives, managing deal processes, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
Position Overview
Senior Manager of Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in assisting in Cologix’s strategic growth initiatives. This role will help lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic investments including acquisitions, partnerships, and organic investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate development, strategic planning, and financial analysis. This role reports directly to the VP of Corporate Development and will work closely with the executive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Pivotal role in the execution of our corporate development strategy to support the company's growth objectives.
- Evaluate potential M&A targets, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.
- Deal Management:
- Manage the end-to-end deal process, including due diligence, valuation, structuring, and integration.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, other data center companies, and other key stakeholders.
- Market and Competitive Analysis:
- Work with our market analyst to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats related to projects and the company.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team.
- Financial Analysis and Modeling:
- Perform detailed financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning for potential transactions.
- Prepare and present investment memos and board presentations.
- Cross-functional teamwork:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, product, development, construction and operations, to ensure seamless execution of corporate development initiatives.
- Help facilitate post-merger integration efforts to ensure the successful realization of deal synergies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Ideally, this individual possesses 3+ years of experience in a senior role within a principal investor / operator company (Data center, real estate, etc.)
- Strong financial acumen and experience with financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
- Proven experience in the underwriting and valuation of development opportunities, land acquisitions, and underwriting transactions.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude, quick learner, and self-starter are required attributes.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 720-940-2551.
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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.
Cologix employees are responsible for:
• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
Top Skills
Financial Modeling
Strategic Planning
Valuation
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