Director, Capital Markets

Who We Are:
It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It's even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

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Who You Are:
You are a subject matter expert in capital structure and financing terms. You enjoy contributing to and presenting on financial data and reporting. You have more than an interest in real estate and are looking for the opportunity to deepen that understanding in the data center industry.

The Impact You Will Have:
As a
Director of Capital Markets
for QTS, you will support the VP, Capital Markets in managing the execution and administration of QTS' financing and capital markets activities and plays an integral role in contributing to the long-term financial strategy of the company. You will directly contribute to strategic projects including M&A, long-term forecasting, competitive research and valuation analysis in addition to financial reporting and presentations to executive leadership.

You are a key member of a tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS' accelerating growth profile. You will have regular interaction and exposure to the broader executive leadership team as well as members of Blackstone, QTS' majority owner and one of the largest and most sophisticated private investment firms in the world.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the execution and administration of complex financial transactions, including collaboration with banking partners, coordination among internal departments and other transaction participants, evaluation of key financing terms, and ongoing administration
• Interact with lenders, investors, rating agencies and third-party consultants to foster a strong understanding of QTS' business model to facilitate optimal transaction execution
• Independently develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making including loan structuring, liquidity and interest forecasting, sensitivity analysis and capital allocation
• Prepare and present materials and analysis to internal leaders and Blackstone partners in support of overall financial strategy
• Develop subject matter expertise in QTS' capital structure and financing terms and independently manage ongoing administration and compliance
• Contribute to ongoing strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion
• Contribute to preparation and presentation of Board materials, ongoing reporting dashboards and ad hoc requests

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 7+ years of progressive work experience in corporate, investment banking or capital markets at a top-tier financial institution or in-house capital markets experience at a company
• Experience with executing financial transactions such as credit facilities, mortgage-secured loans and securitization
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced proficiency in analytical and financial modeling including ability to build comprehensive models including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
• Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables non-financial managers to easily digest the information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of financing principles and loan documentation

It Would Be Great To Have:

• Strong understanding of real estate capital markets, data center industry experience is desirable
• Experience with private company capital structure
• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a capital-intensive business
• Familiarity with European capital markets is desirable

The Perks (and these are just a few):

• QRest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

Total Rewards:

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is Bonus eligible.
• This job may be eligible for equity.

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