Analyst, Debt at Bellwether in El Segundo, CA

Summary: Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. The Analyst, Debt will support the asset management team in managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments, including conducting financial analyses and assisting with investment opportunities. 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 - Perform cash flow modeling, competitive property analysis, and market research analysis Required Qualifications: - A minimum of 1 years' relevant experience - Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate analytics - Bachelor's degree required - 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 - Property underwriting and advanced financial modeling and analytics - Ability to understand and analyze loan documents, leases and management agreements - 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 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills - Highly effective at preparing and presenting information - 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 Required Skills: Financial modeling, Property underwriting, Real estate analytics Important Skills: Cash flow reforecasting, Market research analysis Benefits: 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