Data Center Investment Manager
Location: Korea or Japan
Experience: 4-8 years
Languages: English + Korean/Japanese (Trilingual preferred but not required)
Are you looking to step into a high‑impact investment role at one of the Asia‑Pacific region's most innovative and fast‑growing digital infrastructure developers? We are seeking an Investment Manager to drive investments across greenfield data‑center developments and joint‑venture operating assets, with a focus on delivering scalable, mission‑critical infrastructure.
This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates from infrastructure, energy, utilities, data‑center adjacent industries, or large‑scale project finance who are ready to accelerate their careers in the digital infrastructure space.
About the Company
Our client is a leading data‑center owner and operator recognized for challenging and advancing how modern digital facilities are built and run. They specialize in secure, flexible, sustainable, and high‑efficiency cloud and hyperscale environments, using innovative construction methods and environmentally efficient technologies to achieve rapid, high‑quality deployment.
The company operates a growing fleet of data centers across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, serving public cloud providers, governments, enterprises, and managed service providers. Their strong growth is backed by one of the world's largest global infrastructure investment groups, enabling long‑term capital support, regional expansion, and sustained asset development.
What makes them stand out:
- A proven track record of delivering secure, hyperscale‑ready digital infrastructure across multiple APAC markets.
- Deep commitment to environmental efficiency, resilient design, and sustainable operations.
- Rapid expansion and leadership in supporting regional cloud, compute, and mission‑critical workloads.
Role Summary
As an Investment Manager, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating, structuring, and executing investments across greenfield data‑center developments and joint‑venture operating platforms. You will collaborate cross‑functionally with development, finance, commercial, and technical teams to ensure high‑quality investment decisions aligned with regional strategy.
This role is ideal for candidates with strong financial modelling, investment, or infrastructure‑deal experience - direct data‑center experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investment analysis, financial modelling, and commercial evaluation for greenfield data‑center projects and JV operating assets.
- Support due diligence processes across technical, commercial, regulatory, and operational domains.
- Develop investment papers and present recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees.
- Monitor performance of existing assets, JV structures, and strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with regional development teams to align capital strategy with deployment timelines.
- Engage with external stakeholders such as lenders, advisors, JV partners, and landowners.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 4-8 years of experience in infrastructure investment, project finance, corporate development, private equity, or large‑scale capital projects.
- Strong financial modelling skills and experience evaluating capital‑intensive assets.
- Professional proficiency in English + Korean/Japanese (trilingual capability preferred).
- Background in infrastructure, power, utilities, telecom, logistics, renewables, or similar asset‑heavy industries.
- Ability to thrive in lean, fast‑moving, high‑growth environments.
What You'll Gain
- Opportunity to shape next‑generation digital infrastructure across APAC.
- Exposure to large‑scale, institutional‑grade assets supported by a global infrastructure investor.
- Work with a company known for high security, environmental efficiency, and rapid deployment excellence.
- Career advancement within a rapidly scaling platform expanding across multiple Asian markets.
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