Equity Asset Management Associate | Office and Retail | Argus Exposure Required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the proactive monitoring and management of a portfolio of real estate equity 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 asset level;
• Underwrite a variety of asset classes using Excel-based underwriting models, including complex cash flow, budget, IRR and fund/partnership waterfall modeling;
• Review and analyze business plans, leasing activity and monthly property-operating performance;
• Liaison with operating partners and leading members of the Acquisition 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.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience;
• Asset Management, Development, or Acquisitions across office and retail asset classes experience preferred;
• Client-facing experience preferred;
• Experience with property underwriting and advanced financial modeling;
• Mastery in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ARGUS Enterprise;
• Experience with Real Page and Yardi preferred.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree required

Essential Skills & Competencies

• 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.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

• Local and/or nationwide 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: Vice President, Equity
• Direct Reports: No

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