Digital Infrastructure Advisory Associate

Department:

Research and Securities – DIA Team

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Department Overview

The Walker & Dunlop Digital Infrastructure Advisory team is looking to bring on an Associate to join the New York office. The group is currently comprised of a team of investment banking and capital markets professionals from various real estate and digital infrastructure backgrounds. The Associate will be joining one of the leading data center and digital infrastructure teams that have executed on more than $40 billion of transactions.

The Digital Infrastructure team is focused on capital formation and strategic advisory for data center and digital infrastructure clients. The team has executed on a wide range of transactions, including corporate, portfolio, and asset-level investments. The team has experience up and down the capital stack across the globe. The team also advises on capital formation to include debt and equity placement.

The Impact You Will Have

The Digital Infrastructure Advisory Team is seeking to hire a collaborative and driven Associate who will be involved in every stage of the transaction including underwriting, market research, preparation of marketing materials, financial modeling, marketing of transactions, management presentations, negotiation, documentation, closings, and other events. Candidates will be working in a high-volume environment and need to be comfortable working on multiple engagements at a time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver pitch materials and offering memoranda for data center & digital infrastructure transactions, to include research, financial modeling and developing of transaction narratives.

• Responsible for complex financial modeling of property level cash flows and debt/equity structures utilizing market information, appraisals, and leasing / comps data to quickly and accurately underwrite a variety of different transactions.

• Must review and understand relevant documents (leases, power agreements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, appraisals, etc.) to quickly identify relevant information.

• Network within the industry via meetings, events and involvement in industry trade organizations.

• Track and maintain database of transaction comps and help identify new business opportunities.

• Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions and review new client leads.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attendance is generally 9:30 am – 6:00 pm EST Monday through Friday in the office.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, advisory, investment banking, lending, or principal investing.

• Transactional experience in data center, digital infrastructure and/or real estate preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent financial modeling skills including thorough knowledge of Excel, and ARGUS a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed.

• Self-motivated, team oriented, and strong time management skills to prioritize tight deadlines.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.

• Ability to be proactive, anticipate demands and accomplish tasks with minimal direction and oversight.

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing and communication skills; able to interface with clients including top-level executives.

• Strong writing skills with ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively.

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

This position has an estimated base salary of $100,000 - $125,000 plus discretionary production incentives. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

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