Technical Investment Manager

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility

To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate

To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Data4 is looking for a Senior Associate to reinforce the technical function of its investment team.

The position will support the assessment and underwriting of new data centre development opportunities, primarily in Europe, ensuring that technical considerations are fully embedded into investment decision-making. The role sits at the intersection of infrastructure investment, engineering and development, contributing to risk mitigation, value creation and disciplined capital deployment.

Act as a technical and development contributor within transaction processes, combining engineering and financial thinking to translate project realities into clear commercial implications, risk positioning and structured inputs to investment decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Due Diligence

Coordinate technical, environmental and site diligence for new investment opportunities

Assess site constraints, permitting risks, design concept, buildability and delivery strategy

Review capex build-up assumptions, technical scopes and contractor strategies

Support evaluation of project schedules and identification of delivery and interface risks

Technical–Financial Integration

Build / calibrate operational models (capex, opex, risks) as inputs to valuation models

Translate technical findings into inputs for financial models led by the investment team

Provide capex, schedule and general risk scenarios to support underwriting cases

Commercial Translation of Technical Risk

Apply a developer mindset when challenging business assumptions, anticipating real delivery and construction constraints

Support preparation of investment papers and investor / lender technical narratives

Ensure technical considerations are reflected in negotiation strategy and deal structuring

Development & Delivery Insight

Assess the robustness and maturity of technical concepts from a developer perspective

Identify execution choices that impact scalability, resilience and long-term performance

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.

Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.

Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies

Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Position can be based in Aldobendas, Spain or Cornaredo, Italy.

Education and experience

5–8 years’ experience in the data center industry, or in complex infrastructure projects

Previous experience with a project developer, infrastructure investor, or technical advisor with hands-on investment exposure

Transaction or due diligence experience strongly preferred

Exposure to TMT / digital infrastructure highly valued

Technical skills

Solid understanding of data center technical systems and development lifecycle

Strong sense of project ownership and a solution-oriented mindset, with motivation to take increasing responsibility

Proven ability to build and calibrate operational models feeding into financial models

Comfortable working in fast-paced transaction environments

Pragmatic and delivery-oriented, with ability to move from analysis to actionable solutions

Comfortable operating in uncertain environments, with strong intellectual curiosity and structured problem-solving approach

Combines technical depth with financial and commercial mindset

Behavioral skills

High work ethic, curious and eager to grow in a platform investment role

Eager to take on responsibility early and grow into a technical investment leadership role

Comfortable operating across technical, commercial and financial disciplines

Willing to travel frequently across European markets and flexible on location

Fluent English required; French strongly valued; additional European language a plus