Transaction Manager, APAC

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers   

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. 

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents, 18 markets, 26 campuses, with 1.5 GW of power, 10M square feet - and growing, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America, Europe and APAC.

Site Selection and Acquisitions Department 

The Site Selection & Acquisitions team is responsible for delivering quality sites for Vantage’s data center development. The team sources, evaluates, pre-qualifies, and completes initial due diligence leading to site acquisitions that support Vantage’s data center business across APAC. The team collaborates with Sales, New Site Development, Design & Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance and the Vantage Senior Leadership Team.

Ambitious growth of the core business has resulted in the Site Selection and Acquisitions team hiring top talent – internationally. Our headcount continues to increase, and this brings with it exciting Site Selection and Acquisition opportunities. Join our team and your career will accelerate on the back of your exposure to the kind of responsibilities and variety that come with being part of a growing business. 

Position Overview

The role will manage and track site selection activities in identified markets across APAC, conducting due diligence activities, managing the site acquisition process, and aligning all internal and external stakeholder to support the successful close of transactions on time, within scope and budget. The successful candidate will be expected to build, and set up systems, tools, and processes that will manage all dashboards, contracts, metrics, feedback, and monitoring systems related to site acquisitions. 

Duties

• Track and monitor a high volume of large, complex real estate transactions including the acquisition of freehold, leasehold, developments or other deals structures
• Execute transaction strategies for a given region or market:
o Act as initial scout for identified markets and sites, travel to potential site locations, complete initial site assessments, prepare travel reports and diligence packages for internal review with the Site Selection team
o Manage transactions from inception to close
o Act as Point of Contact for all informational inquiries, inbound/outbound from third parties
o Track and monitor all acquisition opportunities
o Track, monitor and report on status of all acquisitions and support report development
o Draft Letters of Intent (LOI) from standard templates
o Maintain templates through ongoing process improvement cycle
o Engage with local brokers, consultants or others as necessary to comply with Know-Your-Client and other legal requirements
o Support closing activities: Oversee or coordinate official survey processes; Procure title, environmental and other necessary insurance; Ensure all payment terms and conditions are met by internal teams; Coordinate with internal and external legal teams on filing all required documentation, i.e., transfer of deeds of trust, title, property, etc. in compliance with Sales and Purchase Agreement and local regulatory and legal requirements.

• Manage all pre-diligence and due diligence materials, checklists and dashboards supporting Site Selection and New Site Development activities.
o Power, telecoms, fiber studies
o Environmental and Risk Surveys
o Topo - Geotech
o Title and legal DD
o Easements
o ROWs
o Entitlement, permitting, planning and other requirements impacting site development.
• Administer Professional Service contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and other documentation necessary to engage 3rd party consultants, agency relationships and economic development groups, including obtaining internal approvals for scope, schedule and budget.
• Support economic development incentive programs through research of all required inputs, business case requirements, project details and analysis needed for governmental and non-governmental tax and credit agencies. 
o Create economic impact deliverables for presentation to local authorities.
o Manage incentives programs to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Manage external/internal meetings, create agendas, track open issues and actions through published minutes and other key deliverables as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in commercial real estate, surveying or Business Management Degree is preferred.

• More than 5 years' experience in commercial real estate/property transaction in numerous markets across APAC region

• Land and building acquisition experience is essential.
• Data Center or technical facility experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong IT skills; ability to use multiple communication tools and packages, Advanced Excel knowledge, Power BI, Smartsheet, SharePoint essential.
• Excellent analytical skills with understanding of real estate finance, project IRR, and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Excellent relationship building skills and stakeholder management
• Ability to analyze complex business concepts and documents.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective presentations on general topics.
• Skilled at solving problems and dealing with a variety of options with limited information.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization and with other stakeholders and third parties such as suppliers.
• Flexible, adaptable and self-directed; able to work in a variety of circumstances, eg: remotely, while travelling, across multiple time zones, cross functionally, by project, etc.
• Must be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the commercial metrics which drive a successful development projects.
• This position requires an organized individual with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and to prioritize work effort, all with minimal supervision.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. 

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.