Analyst, ESG

Bellwether Asset Management, Inc. (“BWAM”) is a privately held firm located in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in the management, analysis, and reporting of over $24 billion of AUM across a wide range of real estate-related assets and corporate platforms in North America, Europe and Asia.

Overview

We are looking to hire an ESG Analyst to join our rapidly growing team and ESG platform. The ideal candidate has strong interest in sustainability and a desire to achieve ESG goals for BWAM and its institutional clients. The ESG analyst will support our ESG client reporting efforts and will be responsible for the collection and analysis of real estate ESG data across multiple portfolios. While not a pre-requisite to the role, the ESG Analyst is expected to develop a deep understanding of the material ESG reporting frameworks and requirements.

The role will include cross-functional involvement with many aspects of the BWAM real estate platform, our clients and external parties, providing expansive opportunities for professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to work in a thriving industry and help make an impact on the environment and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Help execute ESG strategies and initiatives on behalf of clients
• Gather, consolidate and analyze data and metrics that track progress and performance of clients’ ESG programs globally across various funds
• Assist in the production of high quality, accurate and timely reports to clients
• Liaise with consultants, clients and work closely with asset and property management teams to ensure quality and consistency of data
• Develop strong working knowledge of available ESG data sources including expertise in the utilization and interpretation of ESG related data
• Perform additional ad-hoc analysis, as needed

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience
• Sustainability experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Certifications specific to ESG, sustainability, are preferred

Essential Skills & Competencies

BWAM 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: Strong analytical skills and detailed oriented. Ability to read and analyze investment and lease agreements. Proven ability to initiate ideas and implement new processes. Deep interest in sustainability and the commercial real estate industry. Desire to develop an understanding of ESG frameworks, data platforms, sustainability reporting and disclosures.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel is required for this position

Position Details

Classification: Exempt

Position Status: Regular / Full Time

Reports To: Managing Director/SVP

Direct Reports: No

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $90,000, plus discretionary bonus.

Offered salary is based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. Other compensation includes a discretionary bonus.

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

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.

Physical & 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.

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.

Our Company

BWAM is comprised of diverse, forward-thinking individuals who recognize the value of holding each other to the highest standards. Our people are our most valuable asset. We believe in investing in their development, providing ample opportunities to grow skills, connecting with industry leaders and stretching beyond the day-to-day work environment. BWAM has been built on the founding principles of persistence, team, innovation, diligence, community and integrity.

The BWAM portfolio includes direct property investments, corporate investments, residential land, and residential and commercial loan pools. Since its founding in 2013, BWAM has continued to expand its services to a variety of investment firms, family offices and start-ups.

BWAM’s platform helps provide greater efficiency and functionality through the following areas:

• Asset-level analytics: Providing quantitative and qualitative investment- and portfolio-level performance reports by consolidating and analyzing monthly operating reports produced by operating partners to track and monitor performance against initial underwriting;
• Active Asset Management Support: The team works closely with Acquisition Teams to help monitor all strategic and joint-venture operating partners on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include weekly leasing calls, monthly operations reviews, annual budget and business plan reviews and financial analysis; and
• Investment- and Fund-level Reforecasting: BWAM is responsible for creating proprietary investment-level valuation models for the portfolio to enhance our ability to reforecast investment-and fund-level performance on a routine basis.

For additional information on BWAM, please visit www.BellwetherAM.com

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.