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Director, Corporate Development

Equinix, Inc · Denver, CO · posted 51 days ago

In short: Director, Corporate Development at Equinix, Inc in Denver, CO, posted 51 days ago.

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Equinix, Incemployer

Denver, COlocation

Executive and general managemesub-niche

51 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	Equinix, Inc
Location	Denver, Colorado
Field	Operations and Management › Executive and general management
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Project Management
Posted	2026-09-19 (51 days ago)
Work arrangement	A remote or flexible location is listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Director, Corporate Development supports Equinix's AMER investment strategy, partnering cross-functionally on capital sourcing, deal execution and portfolio prioritization. The Director represents Corporate Development in formal presentations to the Investment Committee and senior management on capital structuring, allocation and prioritization decisions. The Director builds a regional view of capital deployment across organic expansion, joint ventures and third-party capital partnerships, ensuring investment recommendations to the Investment Committee are rigorously underwritten and clearly presented. The role demands strong collaboration skills, sound financial modeling and capital markets judgment, and the communication skills to operate credibly in front of senior executives and external capital partners.

Responsibilities

Third-Party Capital Sourcing and Execution

Leads sourcing and evaluation of third-party capital partners to fund AMER expansion, in partnership with Treasury, Finance and other relevant teams
Supports structuring and negotiation of commercial terms for capital partnerships and joint ventures, protecting Equinix's economic and control interests
Manages execution of capital transactions end-to-end, from initial term sheet through diligence, documentation and closing, in coordination with deal teams
Builds and maintains a network of capital markets counterparties, institutional investors and joint venture partners active in the data center sector

Capital Allocation and Prioritization

Contributes to, maintains and recalibrates the AMER capital allocation and prioritization framework as portfolio conditions and capital availability evolve
Evaluates trade-offs between organic expansion, third-party capital partnerships and portfolio actions to optimize capital efficiency and preserve balance sheet capacity
Aligns capex budgets and forecasts with portfolio strategy, demand signals and capital availability
Prepares and presents investment recommendations and capital structures to the Real Estate Investment Committee and other governance bodies

M&A and Strategic Transactions

Drives origination, negotiation and execution of M&A and strategic transactions in sectors of strategic interest to Equinix, driving cross-team workstreams through to completion
Evaluates structural alternatives (build versus buy, equity investment versus partnership versus acquisition versus capital partnership) to inform deal structuring recommendations
Develops the investment and capital partnership thesis and supporting operational models, synergy forecasts and capital structure analysis, in conjunction with Business Unit Heads
Storyboards presentations to drive discussion at the Senior Executive level and with the Investment Committee

Project and Program Management

Operates autonomously on multi-month and multi-quarter initiatives, anticipating issues and recommending solutions with limited need for direction from VPs or Country Managers
Runs interdepartmental project management processes and meetings, coordinating delivery of company-wide and regional strategic programs
Prepares materials and provides updates for the E-team, senior leadership and Board of Directors

Qualifications

10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Principal Investing or Corporate Development, with direct experience sourcing or executing third-party capital transactions
Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting investment recommendations to Investment Committees or equivalent governance bodies
Data center experience helpful but not required

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Denver Office DEO : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 166,000 - 248,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Operations and Management field (Executive and general management) at Equinix, Inc. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

The job is in Denver, CO. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Denver compares. Among the 80 largest places in Colorado, Denver is #1 by population, #76 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #21 for remote work (#1 = most), #27 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Denver County, is #2 of 64 counties for average pay ($101,834).

The place in numbers

Denver has 718,877 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 12.3% of the population of Colorado. It covers 153 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,696 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3, 6% younger than the state median (35.3 against 37.7).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,831 a month (rent plus utilities), 4% above the state median ($1,831 against $1,761). Over a year that is 23.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $616,000, which is 6.5 times the median household income ($94,718); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 48.8% of households own their home, 26% below the state average (48.8% against 66.2%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area has 1,609,350 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $62,320 a year, 22% above the national median ($62,320 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are business and financial operations (169,260 jobs, median $96,450); office and administrative support (168,520 jobs, median $53,050); sales and related (165,560 jobs, median $49,730). The area is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.6 times) and computer and mathematical (1.6 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($160,810) and legal ($132,690). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Denver County was 4.4%. 74.2% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Denver County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 56.1% drive alone, 3.8% use public transit, 3.6% walk, 27.3% work from home. 11.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 22% below the state average (11.0% against 14.1%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

56.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24% above the state share (56.5% against 45.7%). 14.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 47% above the state share (14.5% against 9.8%). The poverty rate is 11.2%, 19% above the state rate (11.2% against 9.4%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (24.1°C), and the coolest is Dec at 30°F (-1.1°C). About 448 mm (18 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (65 mm) and Jan the driest (20 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Four Square Mile (6 miles, similar rent); Welby (7 miles, rent 10% lower); Sherrelwood (8 miles, rent 7% lower); Berkley (8 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Denver; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Denver, CO that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Denver, CO	0 mi	$1,831	$616,000	$94,718	11.0%	n/a	Jobs
Four Square Mile, CO	6 mi	$1,833	$474,200	$80,903	13.8%	n/a	—
Welby, CO	7 mi	$1,656	$385,000	$80,026	12.3%	n/a	—
Sherrelwood, CO	8 mi	$1,702	$432,200	$75,327	16.6%	n/a	—
Berkley, CO	8 mi	$1,777	$468,100	$84,637	10.8%	n/a	—
Aurora, CO	9 mi	$1,835	$469,100	$88,368	16.4%	n/a	Jobs
Commerce City, CO	10 mi	$1,880	$499,700	$111,972	18.2%	n/a	—
Englewood, CO	10 mi	$1,668	$572,900	$86,800	9.1%	n/a	Jobs
Federal Heights, CO	10 mi	$1,687	$95,300	$56,597	24.7%	n/a	—
Greenwood Village, CO	10 mi	$2,123	$1,237,800	$149,029	5.6%	n/a	—
Cherry Creek, CO	11 mi	$2,093	$888,900	$153,776	9.8%	n/a	—
Thornton, CO	11 mi	$1,895	$517,500	$103,088	20.5%	n/a	—
Northglenn, CO	12 mi	$1,775	$462,100	$84,030	15.4%	n/a	—
Centennial, CO	12 mi	$2,148	$658,100	$131,928	12.8%	n/a	Jobs
Wheat Ridge, CO	12 mi	$1,579	$623,000	$90,564	10.2%	n/a	—
Westminster, CO	13 mi	$1,882	$532,400	$100,272	14.9%	n/a	—
Lakewood, CO	13 mi	$1,806	$574,400	$89,792	12.9%	n/a	—
Littleton, CO	14 mi	$1,819	$630,600	$98,839	12.7%	n/a	—
Brighton, CO	15 mi	$1,779	$499,500	$107,679	23.2%	n/a	—
Arvada, CO	15 mi	$1,888	$632,600	$117,348	13.9%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

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How far Denver, CO is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Denver, CO	0 mi	718,877
Oklahoma City, OK	500 mi	697,125
Phoenix, AZ	585 mi	1,642,323
Fort Worth, TX	639 mi	963,194
Dallas, TX	660 mi	1,307,930
Austin, TX	768 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	798 mi	1,479,835
San Diego, CA	833 mi	1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA	845 mi	3,857,263
Houston, TX	874 mi	2,328,253
Chicago, IL	909 mi	2,711,226
San Jose, CA	930 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	986 mi	830,235
Indianapolis, IN	993 mi	885,860
Seattle, WA	1,024 mi	754,195
Columbus, OH	1,158 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	1,351 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	1,460 mi	977,670
Philadelphia, PA	1,570 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	1,625 mi	8,483,844

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Aurora, CO	9 mi	44
Boulder, CO	27 mi	8
Longmont, CO	30 mi	2
Cheyenne, WY	95 mi	1

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Median rent in Denver is $1,831 a month and median household income $94,718 (ACS 2020–2024).

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