Real Estate Director

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 260 data centers across the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

This position is the key individual for executing data center land acquisitions and lease transactions in Tokyo and Osaka for a growing global data center company. Responsibilities include managing an existing portfolio of data center properties and site acquisitions for new development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Inventory Planning and Capex Forecasting

• Lead analysis for land acquisition projects and lease negotiations
• Identify research needs on real estate and data centre markets in Tokyo and Osaka
• Provide direction for valuation analyses
• Responsible for the inventory roadmap of each metro
• Support capex forecast on planned developments

Real Estate Acquisition

Permitting

Oversees land and power permitting approvals with local authorities to support data center development

Asset Review

Aid in developing asset management strategies including expansion, contraction, disposition, and reconfiguration of properties

Lease Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting required

7+ years of experience at a national brokerage firm, investment bank or real estate investment firm preferred (experience within data center environment a plus)

Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English required

Real Estate License preferred but not essential

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