Senior Associate, Finance

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. 

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

The Senior Associate, Finance will play an integral role in developing long-term financial strategy for QTS and contribute directly in strategic projects including M&A, long-term forecasting, competitive research and valuation analysis.  In this role, you will work as a key member of a small, tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS’ accelerating growth profile. 

The Senior Associate, Finance is responsible for leading and maintaining the company’s long-term financial projections and financial modeling of potential and existing investments.  This role will partner with business leaders across the organization to support strategic decision-making by transforming data into strategic analytics.  In this role, you are empowered to identify and monitor financial performance and assist in the development and implementation of the optimal strategy across QTS’ business.  

In this role, 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.  In addition, the Finance Associate will contribute to monthly financial reporting, preparation of Board and senior management presentations and ad hoc analyses. This role will provide you an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the data center and real estate industries and the tools to develop into a future leader at QTS.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and maintain the company’s long-term financial model incorporating input from finance and accounting, sales, development and operations.
• Consolidate varied reports, leveraging existing QTS software platforms to refine information and transform data and insights into action plans for data center leadership that will drive business objectives.
• Develop key performance metrics and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting materials and presentations for senior leadership team and Blackstone management.
  Contribute to ongoing strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion.
• Support QTS’ ongoing capital markets activities including debt and equity capital raises.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
• Four or more years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, or sell-side equity research program or similar role in financial planning and analysis or corporate development within a public company
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proficiency in analytical and financial modeling including ability to build comprehensive models including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement

Preferred to be Successful:

• Real estate or data center industry experience desirable
• Progress toward Chartered Financial Analyst qualification
• Advanced writing and communication abilities
• Experience with Argus Enterprise software
• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a capital-intensive business

Knowledge Skills and Abilities You Will Need:

• Ability to present strategies, ideas and analysis to executives.
• Ability to lead analysis and initiatives with little direction or input.
• Develop partnerships across the organization to enhance insights into facility and product-level performance.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, resourceful and capable of effective independent judgement
• Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appro