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.

Bellwether is an 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 and Salt Lake City.

About the Job

We are looking for a Vice President to join the rapidly growing Debt Team at Bellwether. The ideal candidate understands the importance of engaging and empowering a team of highly talented technical and professional analysts and associates. They are also a savvy problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment and consistently exceeds expectations. We are seeking an agile team player who enjoys working cross-functionally with different parts of the organization.

An ideal candidate will have held similar positions in the asset management of commercial real estate state across all asset classes. Successful candidates for this position will have had at least three to five years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

·Proactively lead the monitoring and management of a portfolio of debt investments across all property types (office, industrial, hotel, retail, and residential), corporate debt and various securitized products;

·Manage, mentor, and develop team members;

·Review and analyze business plans, leasing activity, lease approvals, draws and monthly property operating performance;

·Liaison with borrowers to review business plan execution and ensure debt covenants are met;

·Direct associates and analysts in the development of reporting materials to monitor the performance of investments at the asset level;

·Participate in the underwriting process by evaluating investment strengths and weaknesses through the development of financial metrics, models and sensitivities;

·Communicate directly with clients and be the lead relationship manager

·Identify an appropriate capital structure based upon its business plan and key risks through analysis and communication;

·Perform credit analysis of potential sponsors;

·Prepare a comprehensive investment submission and communicate conclusions and investment risk in a narrative presentation to Senior Management, including approval through participation in investment committee.

Qualifications

·Asset management experience, including development and analysis of real estate-based financial models;

·Strong leadership abilities and effective management skills;

·A bachelor's degree (required);

·A minimum of 7 years’ experience;

·Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ARGUS Enterprise;

·Experience with property underwriting and advanced financial modeling;

·Strong written and verbal communication skills;

·Attention to detail with superior organizational skills;

·Proven ability to multitask and quickly understand new concepts; and

·Desire to work as part of a small, highly entrepreneurial team.

$160,000 - $180,000 a year

Base Salary $160,000 - $180,000, plus discretionary bonus

Our Company 

Bellwether is comprised of diverse, forward-thinking individuals who recognize the value of holding each other to the highest standards. Our people are our most valuable asset. We believe in investing in their development, providing ample opportunities to grow skills, connecting with industry leaders and stretching beyond the day-to-day work environment. Bellwether has been built on the founding principles of persistence, team, innovation, diligence, community and integrity. 

The Bellwether portfolio includes direct property investments, corporate investments, residential land, and residential and commercial loan pools. Since its founding in 2013, Bellwether has continued to expand its services to a variety of investment firms, family offices and start-ups. 

Bellwether's platform helps provide greater efficiency and functionality through the following areas:

· Asset-level analytics: Providing quantitative and qualitative investment- and portfolio-level performance reports by consolidating and analyzing monthly operating reports produced by operating partners to track and monitor performance against initial underwriting;

· Active Asset Management Support: The team works closely with Acquisition Teams to help monitor all strategic and joint-venture operating partners on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include weekly leasing calls, monthly operations reviews, annual budget and business plan reviews and financial analysis; and

· Investment- and Fund-level Reforecasting: Bellwether is responsible for creating proprietary investment-level valuation models for the portfolio to enhance our ability to reforecast investment-and fund-level performance on a routine basis.

For additional information on Bellwether, please visit bellwetherco.com.

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.

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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.