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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

• Lead asset acquisitions
• Identify and manage multiple data centre site searches
• Direct due diligence efforts for real estate transactions
• Act as a key member of cross-functional teams (design, construction, finance) for data centre acquisition, transaction structure, and development strategy

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

• Oversee Japan leased portfolio and report real estate activity with Finance
• Ensure compliance with REIT requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Manage real estate transaction reviews with internal and external legal counsel
• Interface with internal operations colleagues to identify real estate needs
• Manage real estate-related cross-functional projects with internal and external colleagues

Team Management

• Manage a team of two based in Tokyo and Osaka
• Mentor and guide team members to ensure professional growth and development

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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