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Hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure Platform
Associate, Strategy & Investments
Location: Dallas, TX
Overview
A leading U.S. hyperscale digital infrastructure developer and operator, backed by a top-tier global alternative asset manager, is expanding its Strategy & Investments team. The platform has an established operating track record and a multi-gigawatt development pipeline supporting Fortune 100 enterprises and AI-driven compute demand across Tier 1 U.S. markets.
The Role
This Associate-level investment role sits within the platform’s Strategy & Investments function and is focused on capital deployment, underwriting, and investment decision-making, alongside full-lifecycle ownership of development assets. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and institutional capital partners.
Key Responsibilities
Investment & Strategy
- Lead financial underwriting of new development and expansion opportunities
- Evaluate returns, risks, and capital structures across equity and debt
- Prepare investment committee materials and support capital allocation decisions
- Support joint ventures, structured investments, and platform-level growth initiatives
Asset Management (Secondary Focus)
- Own investments from acquisition through development, construction, and stabilization
- Maintain project-level forecasts and performance reporting
- Coordinate with development, construction, and FP&A teams to manage execution risk
Ideal Candidate
- 2–5 years of experience, typically investment banking with progression into investing, development, or principal-side roles
- Strong investment underwriting, financial modeling, and transaction execution skills
- Experience with real assets, infrastructure, digital infrastructure, or power-adjacent platforms
- Highly analytical, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-scaling environment