Harrison Street

Director Digital Assets

Chicago, IL · Director

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$300kDetected 50 days ago

Data AnalysisAccessibilityNegotiationFinancial ModelingAccountingExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationUnderwriting

About the role

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe.
Join a high-performing team deploying capital in one of the fastest-growing real estate sectors.
The ideal candidate has deep experience in the data center sector with prior roles in underwriting, acquisitions, leasing, financing, power infrastructure, construction oversight, and hyperscale/enterprise tenant dynamics.

Lead the financial and operational performance of a national and/or international portfolio of data center assets, driving NOI growth, tenant satisfaction, and long-term value creation.
Develop and execute detailed asset-level business plans, including leasing strategies, capital improvement programs, power optimization, risk management, and redevelopment or expansion initiatives.
Monitor and optimize asset performance across key metrics including occupancy, lease performance, operating expenses, power usage effectiveness (PUE), and return on invested capital.
Manage relationships with data center operating and development partners, overseeing performance, governance, and strategic alignment.
Collaborate closely with internal teams (development, engineering, ESG, finance, legal) and third-party property and facility managers to ensure operational excellence and alignment with investment objectives.
Lead and support the origination, underwriting, and execution of data center acquisitions, developments, and structured investments.
Entity-level investments and programmatic joint ventures with operating partners
Support capitalization strategies, financing, and dispositions in coordination with Portfolio Management and Capital Markets teams.
As an Investment Director of Digital Transactions and Asset Management, you'll drive the performance and optimization of a data center portfolio.

8+ years of experience in real estate investment, asset management, infrastructure, or private equity, with direct data center or mission-critical facilities experience required.
Demonstrated expertise in data center operations, including power, cooling, network infrastructure, leasing, and tenant requirements.
Core knowledge of real estate investment and finance principles, as well as a working understanding of real estate accounting
Ability to draw conclusions from research and data analysis and communicate them concisely and effectively
All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Bachelor's degree (real estate and finance concentrations preferred)
Thorough understanding of business software (Excel at minimum - Argus preferred).

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure.
Today, the firm's global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

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