Director, Investment, Data Centre (Singapore)

About the role

Mapletree is looking for a Director, Investment, Data Centre based in Singapore. The role leads the Group's data centre investment activities across Asia Pacific, covering asset acquisitions, development projects and M&A opportunities. It involves originating and evaluating opportunities, driving investment execution and supporting the growth of the Group's data centre platform in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and drive business strategies for data centre markets in Asia Pacific, pursuing and evaluating new investment and business opportunities.
• Build strategic relationships with market participants, operators, developers, advisers and capital partners to grow the portfolio.
• Originate and assess data centre opportunities, including site feasibility, power availability, connectivity, development risk, tenant demand and market competitiveness.
• Lead and project manage the full life cycle of data centre projects, from due diligence, concept and design, procurement and construction, to testing, commissioning and handover, within approved timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external consultants, contractors, operators, utility providers and authorities on design, power and infrastructure requirements.
• Formulate market entry and exit strategies to maximise returns on disposition, backed by analytical reviews.
• Develop business plans for sourcing acquisition and investment opportunities, and lead transactions end-to-end, including research, evaluation, structuring, financial modelling, approval, negotiation and execution.
• Work with development, asset management, legal, finance and tax teams and external advisers to support transaction execution and portfolio growth.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Building, Real Estate, Business, Finance or a related discipline; CFA qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in real estate investments, asset acquisitions, development projects and/or M&A transactions.
• Prior exposure to data centres, infrastructure or related asset classes preferred.
• Proven track record in originating, evaluating, underwriting and executing investment transactions.
• Excellent leadership, initiative, business judgement and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Financial modelling and strong analytical capability.
• Investment, financial and commercial acumen.
• Experience in site selection, business development and/or development management in data centre property investments preferred.