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Opportunity Snapshot

This high-visibility role is your opportunity to advance your career in a position offering tremendous professional development and exposure to multiple departments and key stakeholders. As a Portfolio Analyst, you'll oversee a variety of financial functions for the Southeast and Northeast regions, including coordinating reporting deliverables, forecasting, leasing / investment analysis and budgets, and completing ad-hoc portfolio reporting and analysis. Working closely with two Vice Presidents of Portfolio Management and others, you will track inventory, construction and sales forecasts, and much more. Quick question for you - click here At Digital Realty you can make contributions that will benefit your team and the company as a whole, and your successes will be noticed. Prove yourself a star and you can continue to advance your career along any number of paths from asset management to property management to sales and acquisitions and more.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Video: Take a tour of one of several Digital Realty data centers in the Boston area. You will provide analytical support for some 50 data centers and, while each one is unique, this video gives you a general idea of the advantages we offer our clients.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will be a motivated and enthusiastic professional with some related experience. Additionally, to be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Real Estate or a similar field.
  • Two years of experience as a financial analyst role or in a similar role.
  • A strong understanding of and ability to create financial reports and analysis.
  • A team player mentality and strong learning acumen.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Excel modeling skills are a strong plus. Quick question for you - click here
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and great presentation abilities.
  • The ability to think strategically, to work with data and numbers, and to provide thoughtful, detailed analysis.
  • Strong organizational skill with the ability to multitask and manage projects to keep teams on track with deliverables in a high-pressure setting.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency, and to turn in quality work quickly, under strict time constraints.
  • Flexibility and the desire to go above and beyond what is required of you.
  • The ability to learn and understand software quickly; familiarity with Argus and/or Yardi or similar (e.g. JD Edwards, MRI) will be a plus.
  • Experience in the real estate, property management or related industry -- including internships -- also will be an advantage
Although we do not anticipate much travel initially, you should be willing and able to travel periodically for training and to visit other site locations as needed.

The Role

Reporting to the VPs of Portfolio Management for the Northeast and Southeast regions, you will be responsible for the preparation and validation of the monthly financial reports, annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow modeling of this regions' assets. You will be charged with consolidating information and relaying it back to the asset management team and property managers who oversee multiple properties within the region. You'll coordinate between our region and the corporate office in San Francisco, acting as the main point of contact for our quarter-end processes.

Between quarters, you'll spend the majority of your time working with Portfolio Managers, Asset Managers, and Asset Analysts on lease analysis, cash flow analysis, construction and development project tracking, and inventory maintenance. At the end of the quarter you will focus your efforts on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting; which will include occupancy and variance analysis, capital planning and redevelopment reports.

More specifically, you will:
  • Coordinate and advise the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
  • Generate and review monthly and quarterly reporting package consisting of financial statements and ad hoc schedules for the region.
  • Track available supply, demand and competitors in various existing and targeted markets.
  • Create and update financial reports and analysis of corporate assets.
  • Coordinate and advise various functional departments on accounting and lease administrative issues.
  • Coordinate with lease administrator to ensure that leases are reported correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and review corporate assets inventory databases within the region.
  • Research and compile market trend, activity and competitor analysis data as needed.
  • Prepare investment analysis' for asset management team on respective properties.
  • Review and activate leases in our Yardi database and maintain accurate Yardi data for our leases.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: located in Chantilly, VA, just seven miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, 4030 Lafayette is one of three data center buildings on a campus that supports both Turn-key FlexTM and Powered Base Building configurations.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- we work in a niche field that is on fire! Whether you come from real estate or another field, you'll add valuable skills to your resume -- skills that will continue to grow in value as the industry grows. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn; it will be up to you to dedicate yourself to knowledge gain and soak up all the information you can.

Career growth -- this is a high-visibility role that can be both challenging and fulfilling. If you jump in with both feet, and have the aptitude and ambition, there's room to continue to build a career with Digital Realty. Our growth will create advancement opportunities for strong performers, and you'll be in a great position to make a positive impression on upper management. Of course advancement takes some time; you can expect to spend two to three years in this role first.

The "best of both worlds" -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Great culture -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results-oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings. We are collaborative and people-focused, with a dedication to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices and experience. We are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, as well as adopting and building to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements (pictured above). We are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.

Strong foundation -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future, and our investment credit ratings provide us access to paths for more capital. We view each of our customers as a long-term partner. At Digital Realty the success of your business is our business.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending plans for multiple purposes; a health savings account; a 401(k) plan with company match and much more.

Pictured: interior scenes typical of Digital Realty's industry leading data center properties. This role will put you at the intersection of real estate and high tech.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels across the organization and at different locations. Collaboration is key here, and you'll call on your organizational agility to successfully coordinate with different stakeholders and departments across multiple time zones. You'll need to be able to manage numerous assignments, identify priorities and exercise good judgment.

We're looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual who can research, compile, analyze, report and present findings in a clear and concise way. To fit in well with the team, you should be able to thrive in a fast-moving, often stressful environment and maintain an easygoing manner and sense of humor, even as you undertake your responsibilities with a sense of urgency.

About Digital Realty

Since the Company's initial public offering in November 2004, Digital Realty has been a fast-growing leader in the design, development and operation of data centers worldwide. We focus on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Our customers include leading media, financial services, communications and technology-based businesses. Our portfolio is located in 32 markets around the world and consists of more than 100 properties, totaling over 21 million square feet.

Digital Realty's portfolio is located in more than 30 markets across nine countries throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our global presence is supported by local experts in the markets we serve. And we stand out in the marketplace by offering innovative solutions driven by customers who see data centers not just as a technical investment, but also as a strategic platform for success.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Video: the Digital Realty Ecosystem provides customers with a neutral, efficient and connectivity-rich environment to connect with carriers, business partners and service providers. It also provides an underlying, redundant infrastructure for carriers and service providers to deliver their entire portfolio of products and services to customers in any Digital Realty data center, without capital-intensive deployment costs.

Opportunity Snapshot

This high-visibility role is your opportunity to advance your career in a position offering tremendous professional development and exposure to multiple departments and key stakeholders. As a Portfolio Analyst, you'll oversee a variety of financial functions for the Southeast and Northeast regions, including coordinating reporting deliverables, forecasting, leasing / investment analysis and budgets, and completing ad-hoc portfolio reporting and analysis. Working closely with two Vice Presidents of Portfolio Management and others, you will track inventory, construction and sales forecasts, and much more. Quick question for you - click here At Digital Realty you can make contributions that will benefit your team and the company as a whole, and your successes will be noticed. Prove yourself a star and you can continue to advance your career along any number of paths from asset management to property management to sales and acquisitions and more.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Video: Take a tour of one of several Digital Realty data centers in the Boston area. You will provide analytical support for some 50 data centers and, while each one is unique, this video gives you a general idea of the advantages we offer our clients.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will be a motivated and enthusiastic professional with some related experience. Additionally, to be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Real Estate or a similar field.
  • Two years of experience as a financial analyst role or in a similar role.
  • A strong understanding of and ability to create financial reports and analysis.
  • A team player mentality and strong learning acumen.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Excel modeling skills are a strong plus. Quick question for you - click here
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and great presentation abilities.
  • The ability to think strategically, to work with data and numbers, and to provide thoughtful, detailed analysis.
  • Strong organizational skill with the ability to multitask and manage projects to keep teams on track with deliverables in a high-pressure setting.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency, and to turn in quality work quickly, under strict time constraints.
  • Flexibility and the desire to go above and beyond what is required of you.
  • The ability to learn and understand software quickly; familiarity with Argus and/or Yardi or similar (e.g. JD Edwards, MRI) will be a plus.
  • Experience in the real estate, property management or related industry -- including internships -- also will be an advantage
Although we do not anticipate much travel initially, you should be willing and able to travel periodically for training and to visit other site locations as needed.

The Role

Reporting to the VPs of Portfolio Management for the Northeast and Southeast regions, you will be responsible for the preparation and validation of the monthly financial reports, annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow modeling of this regions' assets. You will be charged with consolidating information and relaying it back to the asset management team and property managers who oversee multiple properties within the region. You'll coordinate between our region and the corporate office in San Francisco, acting as the main point of contact for our quarter-end processes.

Between quarters, you'll spend the majority of your time working with Portfolio Managers, Asset Managers, and Asset Analysts on lease analysis, cash flow analysis, construction and development project tracking, and inventory maintenance. At the end of the quarter you will focus your efforts on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting; which will include occupancy and variance analysis, capital planning and redevelopment reports.

More specifically, you will:
  • Coordinate and advise the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
  • Generate and review monthly and quarterly reporting package consisting of financial statements and ad hoc schedules for the region.
  • Track available supply, demand and competitors in various existing and targeted markets.
  • Create and update financial reports and analysis of corporate assets.
  • Coordinate and advise various functional departments on accounting and lease administrative issues.
  • Coordinate with lease administrator to ensure that leases are reported correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and review corporate assets inventory databases within the region.
  • Research and compile market trend, activity and competitor analysis data as needed.
  • Prepare investment analysis' for asset management team on respective properties.
  • Review and activate leases in our Yardi database and maintain accurate Yardi data for our leases.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: located in Chantilly, VA, just seven miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, 4030 Lafayette is one of three data center buildings on a campus that supports both Turn-key FlexTM and Powered Base Building configurations.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- we work in a niche field that is on fire! Whether you come from real estate or another field, you'll add valuable skills to your resume -- skills that will continue to grow in value as the industry grows. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn; it will be up to you to dedicate yourself to knowledge gain and soak up all the information you can.

Career growth -- this is a high-visibility role that can be both challenging and fulfilling. If you jump in with both feet, and have the aptitude and ambition, there's room to continue to build a career with Digital Realty. Our growth will create advancement opportunities for strong performers, and you'll be in a great position to make a positive impression on upper management. Of course advancement takes some time; you can expect to spend two to three years in this role first.

The "best of both worlds" -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Great culture -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results-oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings. We are collaborative and people-focused, with a dedication to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices and experience. We are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, as well as adopting and building to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements (pictured above). We are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.

Strong foundation -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future, and our investment credit ratings provide us access to paths for more capital. We view each of our customers as a long-term partner. At Digital Realty the success of your business is our business.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending plans for multiple purposes; a health savings account; a 401(k) plan with company match and much more.

Pictured: interior scenes typical of Digital Realty's industry leading data center properties. This role will put you at the intersection of real estate and high tech.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels across the organization and at different locations. Collaboration is key here, and you'll call on your organizational agility to successfully coordinate with different stakeholders and departments across multiple time zones. You'll need to be able to manage numerous assignments, identify priorities and exercise good judgment.

We're looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual who can research, compile, analyze, report and present findings in a clear and concise way. To fit in well with the team, you should be able to thrive in a fast-moving, often stressful environment and maintain an easygoing manner and sense of humor, even as you undertake your responsibilities with a sense of urgency.

About Digital Realty

Since the Company's initial public offering in November 2004, Digital Realty has been a fast-growing leader in the design, development and operation of data centers worldwide. We focus on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Our customers include leading media, financial services, communications and technology-based businesses. Our portfolio is located in 32 markets around the world and consists of more than 100 properties, totaling over 21 million square feet.

Digital Realty's portfolio is located in more than 30 markets across nine countries throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our global presence is supported by local experts in the markets we serve. And we stand out in the marketplace by offering innovative solutions driven by customers who see data centers not just as a technical investment, but also as a strategic platform for success.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Video: the Digital Realty Ecosystem provides customers with a neutral, efficient and connectivity-rich environment to connect with carriers, business partners and service providers. It also provides an underlying, redundant infrastructure for carriers and service providers to deliver their entire portfolio of products and services to customers in any Digital Realty data center, without capital-intensive deployment costs.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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