Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility

Who We Are:

Our life is a digital life, filled with streams of information flowing ceaselessly. Every click, every swipe, every interaction connects us. But where does all that information go? Enter the world of data centers.

“Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution,” Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone.

In the fast-paced world of data, QTS is dedicated to leading the industry in a thoughtful and intentional way. At QTS, we are Purpose Driven and moving communities forward.

At QTS, we believe that how we deliver our services is equally as important as the service we deliver. Our people play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation, and growth, and we are deeply committed to those who affect or are affected by our business. Our people are knowledgeable, resourceful, innovative self-starters, and can accomplish great things when working together. That is why QTS is Powered by People! 

Who You Are:

Join our investments team as a Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility to help manage and guide our industry-leading energy and utility initiatives.  You have keen skills in data analytics, financial modeling, risk analysis, and technology, along with the ability to lead through influence and communicate with an executive team. 

The Impact You Will Have:

As the Principal, Business & Financial Analyst - Energy and Utility, you will have a direct impact on our growth and value creation by aiding QTS stakeholders to make impactful decisions with data and keen attention to detail.  You will partner with internal and external stakeholders at QTS by providing complex analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to lead the organization towards future success. 

What You Will Do:

• Conduct due diligence on projects to assess their value and risk profile in the context of the broader portfolio.

• Create, where necessary, complex, detailed cost models to assess the opportunity (as it relates to power requirements).

• Conduct financial analysis with detailed cash flow models to assess investment opportunities.

• Create a detailed cash flow model that can be used as a template for projects.

• Collaborate with legal teams to review, draft, and maintain legal documentation required for transactions, including contracts and agreements.

• Collaborate with other teams, such as engineering, development, finance, real estate and origination functions to provide comprehensive solutions to internal and external clients.

• Support senior management with necessary report/presentations and detailed analysis for meetings, internal approval processes, and strategy sessions.

• Write detailed reports on power procurement opportunities, risks and trends that support origination efforts.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Computer Science, Business Administration, or Financial Analytics is preferred.

• 10+ years of business analyst experience or other relevant experience.

• 10+ years of working experience in a collaborative financial environment (banking, real estate, etc.) focused on driving bottom line value-creation through strategic thinking in a time-sensitive manner.

• Deep understanding of energy markets, grid operations, interconnection processes, and regulatory drivers.

• Familiarity with emerging energy and data center technologies, including onsite power generation and data center energy solutions.

• Advanced experience with complex modeling and analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau and Power BI.

• Solid experience creating financial models using WACC, NPV, IRR and ROI.

• Experience collaborating with legal teams and reviewing contracts.

• Experience providing financial and analytical support to a development organization.

• Strong strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills; ability to build relationships across utilities, developers, policymakers, and internal stakeholders.

• Optimistic and resourceful problem solver.

It Would be Great to Have:

• Master of Business Administration or equivalent.

• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth Data Center markets.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:  (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

10 or more years’ professional experience that includes leading cross‑functional teams, strategic planning, and driving business growth.

Experience operating in or alongside energy, infrastructure, utilities, large capital programs, strategy, or similarly complex environments.

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive outcomes through matrixed stakeholder groups.

See specific position description.

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

Experience building governance models, business operating mechanisms, or standardized playbooks that scale.

Familiarity with energy markets, utility engagement processes, infrastructure development lifecycles, or sustainability/ESG strategy (as applicable to the scope).

Strong analytical capability including KPI design, reporting cadence creation, and decision‑support storytelling.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)  

Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams to deliver outcomes in a high‑growth, fast‑changing environment.

Strong strategic planning capability, including the ability to define a roadmap, translate strategy into execution, and establish operating rhythms that sustain momentum.

Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics, align stakeholders, and drive decisions.

High ownership mindset, strong work ethic, and ability to maintain performance over sustained periods of change and workload.

Ability to build scalable frameworks (standards, gates, metrics) that improve clarity, predictability, and performance.

Demonstrated business acumen and financial rigor to evaluate tradeoffs, risks, and investment implications; able to communicate recommendations clearly to senior leaders.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.