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
We are looking for a Senior Vice President to join the rapidly growing Debt Asset Management Team at Bellwether. The ideal candidate understands the importance of engaging and empowering a team of highly talented technical and professional analysts and associates and effectively communication as a Client lead. 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 debt asset management across all asset classes. Successful candidates for this position will have had at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate best asset management practices for the oversight of a portfolio of debt investments across all property types (office, industrial, hotel, retail, multifamily & residential), corporate debt and various securitized products;
• Act as an owner of process improvements to lead change and mentor an analytics team;
• Proactively strengthen relationships internally and externally with Clients, Sponsors and Brokers, working with leading members of the Bellwether management team;
• Build and enhance asset management tools to identify risks to the portfolio and lead efforts to mitigate such risks with consistent, fact-based decision recommendations;
• Monitor asset financial performance and provide key diagnosis and strategic recommendations on areas of challenge and opportunity with a thorough understanding of all factors affecting capital markets and collateral submarkets;
• Lead various due diligence and underwriting functions as required by Clients;
• Review and evolve quarterly Client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of real estate debt experience, including development and analysis of real estate-based financial models;
• A bachelor's degree is required;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ARGUS;
• Prior experience in credit underwriting, loan modifications / workouts with a strong analytical framework;
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas, both written and verbally;
• Attention to detail with superior organizational skills;
• Experience hiring and managing a growing team of analysts and associates;
• Proven ability to multi-task and understand new concepts quickly;
• Desire to work as part of a small, highly entrepreneurial team.

Benefits

• 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

$160,000 - $160,000 a year
Base Salary $160,000, plus discretionary bonus
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.