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 seeking analysts to join our 2025 Equity Analyst Class. As a part of our Analyst Program, you will join our growing real estate platform and get exposure to various asset classes across our clients' portfolios. Our four-week robust training program provides instruction in financial modeling, fund-level reporting, underwriting debt and equity investments, utilization of CRE software (e.g., Argus, Yardi, etc.) and more. Throughout the program, analysts play an integral role within the asset management team while helping bridge the gap between investment- and fund-level performance. Analysts are dynamic team players with strong integrity and the ability to succeed in a highly entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in the proactive monitoring and management of a portfolio of equity investments across all property types (office, multifamily, industrial, hotel, retail, storage, corporate and residential)
- Review and analyze business plans, leasing activity and property operating performance
- Liaison with operating partners and leading members of the asset management team to review business plan execution
- Develop and maintain detailed asset-level cash flow reforecasting models
- Complete underwriting and due diligence for prospective investments
- Assist with the build-out of an automated dashboard to provide respective analysis for various stakeholders
- Perform additional ad-hoc analysis for the asset management team to assist in fundraising.
Education & Experience- A bachelor's degree is required with an expected graduation date between December 2024 and Summer 2025
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Ability to read and analyze investment, lease and management agreements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Essential Skills & Competencies- Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
- Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Strong analytical skills and detailed oriented. Ability to read and analyze investment and lease agreements. Eager to learn, with proven ability to initiate ideas and implement new processes. Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and work with limited direct guidance.
- 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. Successfully manages competing and time-sensitive deadlines with strong organization and multi-tasking skills to deliver high-quality work product.
- Communication: Professional 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.
Travel Requirements- Travel to assets and client sites required on an as-needed basis, approximately 1-2 times per month depending on deal list
Position Details- Classification: Exempt
- Position Status: Regular / Full Time
- Reports To: Associate or VP, Equity Asset Management
- Direct Reports: No
Physical and Mental Demands- 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.
Work Environment- 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.
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
$100,000 - $100,000 a year
El Segundo: Base Salary $100,000, plus discretionary bonus.
Offered salary is based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
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.