Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
The Director, Corporate Development will be based in Amsterdam to provide support to the corporate development team in the sourcing and evaluation of a range of strategic deals. This position will report to SVP, Corporate Development (HQ) and dotted line to EMEA Managing Director (Amsterdam).
Primary Responsibilities
- Support and drive strategic initiatives across the spectrum of the corporate development mandate (M&A, JV, Equity Raises, Strategic Plans)
- Identify and evaluate potential opportunities (M&A, JVs)
- Structure and manage projects end to end
- Develop key relationships with industry advisors, such as consultants, bankers, and principals
- Support EMEA Strategy Implementation (Joint effort between EMEA Managing Director and Corporate Development)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong financial evaluation, time management, and project management skills
- Superior attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills in leading teams and coordinating with peers
- Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities for efficiency improvement, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities
- Strong and effective team player in working with various disciplines and peer groups; can run the gamut of tasks required to getting a job done
Experience/Education
- 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or private equity
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics preferred; MBA is a plus
- Strong knowledge and experience in deal execution
- Experience in the Data Center industry, Construction or Real Estate environments is a plus
- Fluent English language requirement; other languages are a plus (French, Spanish, Italian, German)
EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.
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EdgeConneX® is your global data center provider, operating highly proximate, high-powered, purpose-built solutions for customers at any scale – Edge, Far Edge, Hyperscale, and Edge Cable Landing Stations – anywhere in the world.
