Investment Analyst

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Investment Analyst to join our Corporate Development team, playing a key role in executing M&A transactions, data center land acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.ResponsibilitiesPerform from scratch detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, and LBO analysisSupport internal and external daily deal execution and project management of both M&A and data center site selection transactionsPrepare presentation books, management presentations, Executive Leadership Team (ELT)/Board materials, and other senior‑executive updates for use in corporate finance transactions, integration planning, or strategic dialoguePerform detailed combination, transaction structuring analysis and other financial analysisInteract with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternativesSupport development of integration workplans, synergy tracking models, and implementation updates ensuring alignment between diligence findings, deal model assumptions, and operational executionDrive issue resolution during due diligence and integration phases by consolidating stakeholder inputs, preparing decision‑ready materials, and ensuring timely delivery of critical analyses across teamsSkills & ExperienceProven top 1% financial modelling / valuation skills, power point presentation, AI, and experience in M&A and data center land acquisitionRelevant full-time prior experience (> 2 years) in investment banking, corporate development, Big 4 Corporate Finance Teams as part of a country or sector coverage team, with a track record of assisting with executing M&A, corporate finance, and data center land acquisition transactionsAbility to comfortably interact with investors, consultants, and Colt DCS management team in-person and virtually in a professional and mature mannerAbility to handle pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects across various time zonesHigh level of work ethic, comfortable working in a team environmentHigh level of attention to detail and developed time management skillsHighly organised, detail orientated and proactive