Responsibilities
The Investment Finance team handles transaction-related financial work across equity investments, M&A and exits, restructurings, and post-investment management, staying involved through the full transaction lifecycle. That includes financial due diligence to identify transaction risks, driving findings to conclusions and solutions, participating in deal structure design and evaluation, and reviewing transaction terms.

The team also leads financial integration for M&A and restructuring projects and monitors portfolio company performance and risk on an ongoing basis. Every deal is different, requiring us to rapidly understand complex business models, identify hidden financial risks, and deliver actionable insight under tight timelines.

This role offers a direct path from financial expertise to real investment decisions and deal outcomes. You will work across the full deal lifecycle, from structuring and closing through integration and ongoing portfolio monitoring, building a well-rounded skill set at pace. Working alongside strong business and functional teams, you will operate in complex, high-stakes commercial environments where your contribution matters.

About the Team
ByteDance's Infrastructure team operates a global backbone network and hyper-scale data center footprint that powers products used by billions of users. As AI workloads and global content traffic continue to surge, we are rapidly expanding our overseas Points of Presence (POP) and edge data center nodes. The Overseas Network Resource & Commerce team owns the end-to-end commercial lifecycle of these nodes — from market entry strategy to site acquisition, procurement, contracting, and delivery support.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced commercial professional to lead POP node / data center site selection and commercial management for ByteDance's overseas backbone network. In this role, you will independently identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure optimal colocation and data center sites across key international markets, driving deals from pipeline to execution. You will work closely with engineering, capacity planning, legal, finance, and operations stakeholders to enable the global growth of our network infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Site Selection & Market Analysis
- Lead market research and competitive analysis on targeted metros, regions, and new countries to identify data center and colocation opportunities aligned with ByteDance's backbone network roadmap.
- Independently evaluate candidate sites across power availability, connectivity, cost, risk, and strategic fit; drive site acquisition strategy and executive decision-making.
- Build and maintain site pipeline and market intelligence; perform TCO, power cost, and lease economic modeling to support investment decisions.
- Prepare and present executive proposals and deal summaries to senior leadership for approval.
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Own the end-to-end procurement process for colocation / data center capacity, including RFI/RFP strategy, supplier shortlisting, bid evaluation, and supplier onboarding.
- Develop and manage relationships with data center operators, landlords, and connectivity providers; negotiate commercial and technical terms to secure favorable deals.
- Continuously optimize the supplier base and drive long-term acquisition strategy for both cost efficiency and quality assurance.
Contract & Commercial Management
- Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of lease agreements, colocation contracts, and related commercial documents, working closely with legal counsel.
- Manage the existing lease and contract portfolio; track key milestones, renewal dates, and commercial obligations; identify renegotiation and optimization opportunities.
- Own cost analysis, budget tracking, and financial approval processes for assigned projects.
Delivery Support & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with engineering, capacity planning, operations, and project management teams to ensure selected sites meet technical requirements and delivery timelines.
- Lead due-diligence activities (technical, legal, financial, compliance) for target sites and drive resolution of issues.
- Drive large cross-functional teams, including government relations, compliance, legal, finance, and engineering partners, to push deals from evaluation to execution.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, AI / Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in data center site acquisition, colocation procurement, telecom network commercial management, real estate, or infrastructure consulting; experience with hyperscale / carrier-neutral data center markets is a strong plus.
- Deep understanding of the AI and data center industry, including power, cooling, connectivity, and colocation commercial models.
- Deep understanding of the Telco industry, including L1/L2 transmission network, Internet, IX management,etc.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills; Proven experience in TCO modeling, financial analysis, and deal structuring.
- Proven track record of independently driving complex commercial deals from identification to execution.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an Always Day 1 mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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