Valuation M&A and Strategic Ventures, Senior Analyst

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The ‘Valuation M&A and Strategic Ventures, Senior Analyst’ will play a pivotal role in supporting Equinix’s growth strategy. You will act as a financial valuation engine within the M&A Finance team, developing and operating valuation models, engaging in financial due diligence, and providing analytical rigor required for growth path decisions. The role offers high visibility, bridging the gap between technical financial modeling and high-level strategic execution. 

 

Responsibilities 

Financial Modeling & Valuation 

• Modeling and Valuation of Growth Opportunities: Develop, maintain, and audit operating and valuation models (e.g., DCF, EPS, ROIC) for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic ventures

• Thesis Development: Support development and conversion of strategic assumptions into financial inputs and outputs. Work with business leaders to build cash models that form the "Why" behind a potential transaction

• Scenario Analysis: Provide and support analysis of various structural alternatives (e.g., build vs. buy, partnership vs. acquisition) and financing scenarios to guide investment decisions

 

Financial Due Diligence & Deal Execution 

• Diligence Coordination: Support the financial due diligence (FDD) process, including performing Quality of Earnings, Net Debt, and Net Working Capital analyses as well as managing external service providers

• Risk Quantification: Assess and gather critical diligence findings and ensure they are incorporated accurately in the financial model

• Transaction Documents Review: Review and assess business risks within SPAs/APAs and disclosure schedules with specific emphasis on financial definitions, representations & warranties, indemnities, and the closing mechanisms

 

Market Intelligence & Target Origination 

• Sector Analysis: Analyze deal activity, trading multiples, and macro trends within the digital infrastructure and associated sectors

• Database Management: Maintain a robust database of transaction and trading comparables to benchmark valuations

• Pipeline Management: Maintain the global M&A pipeline database, coordinating across teams, and informing on resource allocation across active growth pursuits

 

Strategic Support & Process Improvement 

• Executive Communication: Assist in the creation of materials for Executives, including Investment Committee and Board presentations, with ability to articulate strategic rationales and financial impacts of pursuits assessed

• Best Practices: Contribute to the evolvement of the M&A & Strategic Ventures Playbook, by standardizing tools, diligence lists, valuation frameworks, methodologies, etc.

• Actuals vs. Plans (Lookbacks): Support post-close reviews to analyze whether strategic and investment objectives were met, driving continuous improvement in the Team

 

Qualifications

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling and macros (preferred)

• Additional Skills (Preferred): Python programming for data analysis and automation, familiarity with AI agent implementation and automation concepts, strong learning agility and eagerness to adopt emerging technologies