Analyst, Debt

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 specializes in the management, analysis, and reporting of over $40 billion of AUM across a wide range of real estate related assets and corporate platforms in North America, Europe and Asia. Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City, London and Dallas.

Overview

The Debt Asset Management Team is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The Analyst, Debt will be responsible for supporting the asset management team in preserving and creating value in the existing portfolio. This role will work alongside the investment team in the origination, underwriting and execution of real estate debt related investment opportunities across various property types. The Analyst, Debt will support the team by maintaining complex financial analyses, evaluating monthly operating reports, and interacting directly with sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the proactive monitoring and management of a portfolio of debt investments across various property types;
• Review and analyze business plans, leasing activity and monthly property operating performance;
• Perform market-level due diligence;
• Maintain detailed and complex asset-level cash flow reforecasting models;
• Organize investment level data on a monthly & quarterly reporting basis;
• Once up to speed, oversee and train incoming analysts;
• Evaluate and analyze potential new debt investments and assist with due diligence and execution of said investments;
• Perform additional ad-hoc analysis as needed;
• Assist with ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the performance of investments, execution of business plans, and sub-market fundamentals;
• Summarize and present on portfolio performance to senior management; and
• Perform cash flow modeling, competitive property analysis, and market research analysis.

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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.