Real Estate Director

Company: Equinix
Company: Equinix
Location: Minato-ku
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-05-25 22:53
Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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. Job SummaryThis position is the key individual for executing data center land acquisitions and lease transactions in Tokyo and Osaka for a growing global data center company. Responsibilities include managing an existing portfolio of data center properties and site acquisitions for new development opportunities.ResponsibilitiesInventory Planning and Capex ForecastingLead analysis for land acquisition projects and lease negotiationsIdentify research needs on real estate and data centre markets in Tokyo and OsakaProvide direction for valuation analysesResponsible for the inventory roadmap of each metroSupport capex forecast on planned developmentsReal Estate AcquisitionLead asset acquisitionsIdentify and manage multiple data centre site searchesDirect due diligence efforts for real estate transactionsAct as a key member of cross-functional teams (design, construction, finance) for data centre acquisition, transaction structure, and development strategyPermittingOversees land and power permitting approvals with local authorities to support data center developmentAsset ReviewAid in developing asset management strategies including expansion, contraction, disposition, and reconfiguration of propertiesLease ManagementOversee Japan leased portfolio and report real estate activity with FinanceEnsure compliance with REIT requirementsStakeholder ManagementManage real estate transaction reviews with internal and external legal counselInterface with internal operations colleagues to identify real estate needsManage real estate-related cross-functional projects with internal and external colleaguesTeam ManagementManage a team of two based in Tokyo and OsakaMentor and guide team members to ensure professional growth and developmentQualificationsBachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting required7+ years of experience at a national brokerage firm, investment bank or real estate investment firm preferred (experience within data center environment a plus)Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English requiredReal Estate License preferred but not essentialEquinix 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. 
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