Corporate Development Manager

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  Corporate Development ManagerJoining our Americas Corporate Development team means that you will be at the forefront of supporting continued company growth through targeted capital investment.  The team’s focus includes enabling new data center builds, expanding existing data centers and acquiring data centers from other companies.  You will be part of a close-knit team delivering best in class service to the business, our internal partners, investors and customers.The Corporate Development Manager plays a key role in regional business planning/analysis, strategic initiatives, and new business development research. They are expected to build strong partnerships with all major functions and consult on strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and capital investments.ResponsibilitiesSupport capital investment decisions by gathering and modeling assumptions to underwrite business case factsPerform various analyses required by the Americas Corporate Development team in capital investment decision makingResponsible for preparing supporting materials for investment approval process and capital investment prioritizationReviews work of more junior team members and provides coachingDrives communication with internal departments (Design & Construction, Commercial Finance, etc.) to coordinate analysis and validate dataComfortable working with and respectfully challenging senior level team representatives to retrieve quality data inputsAssist with identification, evaluation and implementation of opportunities that impact business performance, such as cost and capital optimization programs and business process improvement programsResponsible for the analysis and summary of planned expansion projects, capacity trends, and capital forecasts producing insights via verbal and written platforms in support of overall corporate financial planning goalsSupport ad hoc projects as assignedHelps host and chair cross functional team meetings working to achieve alignmentSupports efforts on internal consulting projects focused on new markets/products, growth initiatives or profitability improvementsEffectively maintains and utilizes relationships with key stakeholders throughout the companyQualificationsBachelor's degree required5+ years of corporate finance, investment banking, or investment experience requiredExperience in data center sector a plusSkills and AttributesHigh proficiency in Excel and PowerPointDemonstrated critical thinking, use of judgment and independent decision makingHighly disciplined and organized with an analytical mindsetDisplays sense of urgency with deadlines and drives objectives navigating the cross-functional team through challengesEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. #LI-KF2