Bellwetheram 27mo ago

Associate, Equity - Portfolio Company Advisory

United States·DallasFull-timemid

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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 Associate plays a pivotal role in assisting our clients in addressing their operational challenges and driving transformative changes across a portfolio of corporate investments in real estate-related businesses. The Associate will support Bellwether’s platform providing exposure across asset classes, financial modeling, fund-level reporting, and underwriting of equity investments. They also have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience by working independently to build internal capabilities and processes for the team.

Assist in the proactive monitoring and management of a portfolio of real estate-related corporate investments;

Develop and maintain detailed asset-level cash flow reforecasting models;

Guide Analysts in the maintenance of detailed asset- and portfolio-reporting models to monitor the performance of investments at the investment level;

Conduct research and data analysis to gather insights and support strategic decision-making;

Assist in the development and implementation of operational improvement initiatives at the portfolio company level;

Liaison with operating partners and leading members of the Investment Teams to review business plan execution; and

Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and effective management skills, with a desire to manage, mentor and develop team members.

A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in investment banking or corporate M&A Fields

Strategy, restructuring or M&A experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a relevant field (e.g. business, economics, finance).

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. Ability to read and analyze investment, lease, 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. Proficiency in reviewing other people’s work and providing constructive feedback.

Local and/or nationwide travel to assets and client sites may be required as needed, approximately 1-2 times per month depending on investment list.

Classification: Exempt

Position Status: Regular / Full Time

Reports To: Principal

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