Growth & Development Analyst (Data Centers)

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, providing solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. They believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world. Their institutional digital assets platform covers trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. Galaxy also invests in and operates cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing in the U.S. Headquartered in New York City, Galaxy has offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They foster a culture of excellence, effectiveness, transparency, and independent decision-making.

Introduction

Galaxy is seeking a Growth & Development Analyst to join their rapidly expanding data center business. This role is central to the commercial aspects of the data center business, encompassing site origination, leasing, market research, and corporate development. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills and experience in real estate development, data center markets, infrastructure finance, or power development.

Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Site Evaluation

• Identify and evaluate data center development opportunities across target markets.
• Coordinate with power and land teams for power availability, fiber infrastructure, and permitting timelines.
• Conduct site selection analyses, considering energy access, cooling infrastructure, geotechnical, environmental, and zoning requirements.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of development opportunities, tracking milestones and market dynamics.
• Create and manage a database of existing and previous site opportunities.
• Develop relationships with brokers, landowners, utilities, municipalities, and regional development authorities to source off-market opportunities.

Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market developments in the data center and power ecosystems.
• Analyze hyperscaler demand signals, colocation market supply/demand, and power infrastructure constraints to inform investment strategy.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency, analytical quality, and decision-making speed.
• Manage a database of relevant data center transactions and regularly report market insights to the executive team.

Financial Analysis & Underwriting

• Build and maintain financial models for the full project lifecycle, from greenfield feasibility through stabilized operations and exit, including project-level debt, joint venture waterfalls, IRR, MOIC, and NPV metrics.
• Underwrite customer contracts, performing detailed revenue, cost, and return analysis.
• Evaluate capitalization structures using conventional and alternative financing sources (construction lending, sale-leasebacks, preferred equity, infrastructure fund capital).
• Analyze power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, development services agreements, and ground leases for economic terms and risk allocation.

Deal Execution & Transaction Management

• Support end-to-end transaction processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence coordination, deal structuring, and closing.
• Prepare investment memos, feasibility studies, and executive-level presentations for senior leadership and Investment Committee review.
• Coordinate third-party diligence workflows across legal, environmental, engineering, and title workstreams.
• Assist in preparing offering memoranda, data room materials, and investor outreach packages for capital raising.
• Manage RFP processes for general contractors, engineers, and other vendors.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in real estate development/acquisitions, infrastructure finance, data centers, investment banking (real assets/infrastructure/utilities coverage), private equity, or power and utilities.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret real estate and infrastructure documents (LOIs, PPAs, DSAs, development agreements, operating agreements, due diligence reports).
• Capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously with strong ownership, judgment, and execution skills.
• Proficiency in using AI for custom tools and accelerating workflows.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; adept at preparing and presenting executive-ready materials.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable with large datasets and analytical tools.

Nice to Have

• Direct exposure to data center site acquisition, development, or hyperscale/colocation leasing.
• Familiarity with power markets and grid interconnection processes (ERCOT, MISO, PJM, or Southeast utility frameworks).
• Experience evaluating power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, or energy infrastructure contracts.
• Knowledge of entitlement, permitting, and land development processes for large-scale industrial or technology facilities.
• Experience with GIS mapping tools or other real estate/infrastructure analytics platforms.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in digital infrastructure, AI compute, and the energy transition.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company-paid Holidays (11)
• Company-paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto and Data Center industries
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

About Company

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, providing solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. They believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world. Their institutional digital assets platform covers trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. Galaxy also invests in and operates cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing in the U.S. Headquartered in New York City, Galaxy has offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They foster a culture of excellence, effectiveness, transparency, and independent decision-making.

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