Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. We specialize in formulating and executing dynamic growth strategies through true partnership with our clients. Merging deep industry expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and best-in-class talent, we create value across the business lifecycle, from transaction management to operational transformation. Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and London.

Overview

The Debt Asset Management Team is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The Senior Associate will be responsible for supporting the asset management team in preserving and creating value in the existing portfolio. They will work alongside the investment team in the origination, underwriting and execution of real estate debt related investment opportunities across various property types. Senior Associates will support the team by overseeing investments as the primary point of contact for the client, evaluating property performance and presenting well-reasoned, decisive recommendations to senior management, and providing oversight and mentorship to junior staff members to support an expanding Asset Management platform. They will be dynamic team players with a desire to lead younger members of the team and the ability to succeed in a highly entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the proactive monitoring and management of a portfolio of debt investments (US and non-US) across all property types (office, industrial, hotel, retail, & residential) and securitized products, serving as primary point for each loan assigned investments;
• Lead in the monitoring and management of a portfolio of office/industrial debt investment;
• Liaison with borrowers and senior client professionals to confirm business plan execution;
• Develop and implement process improvements;
• Manage the draw review process. For assets that include construction or significant renovation/alteration projects, review and communicate construction consultant reports;
• Provide quantitative and qualitative investment- and portfolio-level performance reports by consolidating and analyzing monthly operating reports to track and monitor performance against initial underwriting;
• Interpret complex loan documents to confirm all relevant loan terms and covenants are being satisfied;
• Guide Analysts in the maintenance of detailed asset- and portfolio-reporting models to monitor the performance of investments at the asset level;
• Review and analyze business plans, leasing activity and monthly property-operating performance;
• Perform property inspections;
• Track and highlight late payments and potential payoff and maturity date issues. Make recommendations for loan modifications and various other borrower requests;
• Monitor, report and pro-actively advise key internal and external stakeholders on existing loan and hedge transactions. Liaise between the firm's asset management, external third-party professionals including legal, valuers and property management companies and lenders
• Market research and competitive analysis;
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and effective management skills, with a desire to manage, mentor and develop team members.
• People Management Responsibilities
• Involved with staff selection, interviewing and training as needed;
• Oversee the day-to-day workload and performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and support as needed to achieve work objectives;
• Ensure that direct reports understand their duties and delegated tasks;
• Monitor performance and development of direct reports and provide constructive and timely feedback and coaching;
• Work with direct reports to set individual goals and deadlines and conduct regular performance reviews aligned with performance review process; and
• Handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience;
• A minimum of 1 year of leadership experience;
• Asset Management, Development, or Acquisitions across major asset classes experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred
• Development and analysis of real estate-based financial models, underwriting, valuations and discounted cash flows
• Asset management experience, including development and analysis of real estate-based financial models, underwriting, valuations and discounted cash flows
• Experience with property underwriting and advanced financial modeling;
• Ability to read and analyze Loan documents, lease and management agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ARGUS Enterprise; and
• Familiarity with the leading commercial real estate market data resources (i.e. CoStar, Real Capital Analytics, etc.) a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field of study.

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Development and analysis of real estate-based financial models with a focus on multifamily, office, and industrial assets; ability to build out a complex financial model from scratch including waterfalls and various debt structures. Property underwriting and advanced financial modeling and analytics. Ability to understand and analyze loan documents, leases, and management agreements.
• Initiative & Dependability: Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.
• Leadership & Management: Ability to supervise and direct people and/or resources to meet department goals. Able to motivate people and plan/prioritize operations while responding to changing conditions. Able to cultivate and build relationships with team and clients. Models values and behaviors.

• Travel to assets and client sites required on an as-needed basis, approximately 1-2 times per month depending on deal list.

• Classification: Exempt
• Position Status: Regular / Full Time
• Reports To: Managing Director, Debt
• Direct Reports: No

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk. Must be able to sit at an office workstation for an extended period of time. May need to reach, stoop, or kneel to access items.
• Must be able to talk, hear and use wrists, hands and/or fingers frequently and repetitively to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery.
• Must frequently prepare or inspect documents, and convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. The ability to collaborate is also imperative.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, making decisions, time management, as well as administration skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous professional manner at all times.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision, with buy-up options available
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Carrot Fertility Benefit - $10,000 lifetime benefit
• 401k company match 4%, immediately vested
• Generous PTO, 11 Paid Company Holidays & Paid Holiday Office Closure
• 14 weeks Maternity Leave & 12 weeks Parental Leave
• Wellbeing program offerings
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Engaging team events & holiday parties

Intent of Position Description

This position description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Company and the employee occupying the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bellwether is an equal-opportunity employer. Bellwether complies with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, protected veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All candidates must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States and willing to complete a background check.