Corporate Development Analyst, xScale

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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Analyst, xScale Corporate Development will play an important role in supporting xScale's strategy through evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives, investments, partnerships, and transactions. They are expected to build strong partnerships with Corporate Development, Tax, Controllership, FP&A, GDC, Legal and Operations, among other teams to support transaction execution, assess market opportunities and develop investment recommendations.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial modeling skills with strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to effectively communicate insights to the Equinix executive leadership.

Responsibilities
Transaction Evaluation & Execution

Support the execution of strategic transactions.
Support due diligence efforts across internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Support in the development of investment memos and executive-level presentations for senior leadership and approval committees.
Assist in transaction structuring, negotiation support, and execution activities.
Financial Modeling & Decision Support

Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate strategic investments and growth initiatives.
Conduct discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, precedent transaction, and other valuation analyses.
Analyze financial and operational performance data to support strategic decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, Legal, Development, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive execution.
Support integration planning and post-transaction activities when applicable.
Support the annual underwriting process of the in place portfolio in collaboration with broader xScale team
Investment Management

Conduct market research and competitive analyses across the digital infrastructure, hyperscale, cloud, AI, and data center sectors
Proactively communicates with internal departments to ensure accurate data is used for modeling purposes
Conducts financial modeling and assists in development of presentations
Coordinates with Design, Construction, Sales, Ops, Finance and other departments to determine optimal development plans
Assists with creation of investment proposals to executive management
Assists in evaluation of site business performance against plans
Conducts financial analys