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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 Analyst, Sustainability candidate has a strong interest in sustainability and a desire to achieve sustainability goals for Bellwether and its institutional clients. The Analyst, supports our client reporting efforts and is responsible for the collection and analysis of real estate sustainability data across multiple portfolios. This role is expected to develop a deep understanding of the material reporting frameworks and requirements.
The Analyst, Sustainability includes cross-functional involvement with many aspects of the Bellwether real estate platform, our clients and external parties, providing opportunities for professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to work in a thriving industry and make an impact on the environment and community.
Key Responsibilities
- Help execute sustainability strategies and initiatives on behalf of clients;
- Gather, consolidate and analyze data and metrics that track progress and performance of clients’ sustainability programs globally across various funds;
- Develop and implement processes for organizing large-scale datasets to gain insights that support business decisions;
- 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 data sources, including expertise in the utilization and interpretation of sustainability-related data;
- Track market trends and implement emerging tools to streamline workflows; and
- Perform additional ad-hoc analyses, as needed.
Professional Experience
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Deep interest in sustainability and the commercial real estate industry
Education/Certification
- A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Management, Business, Data Science or a related field
- An advanced degree in similar field is beneficial/ preferred
- Sustainability credential/certificate preferred (e.g. LEED, GRI, SASB or similar)
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: Capable of managing multiple projects and workstreams in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Strong analytical skills and ability to handle high-volume datasets. Ability to stay knowledgeable to changes in the sustainability market landscape. Proven ability to initiate ideas and implement new processes to support net zero and decarbonization goals.
- 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
- Travel is not anticipated but may be needed from time to time.
Position Details
- Classification: Exempt
- Position Status: Regular, Full Time
- Reports To: Managing Director or Vice President
- Direct Reports: No
Physical and 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.
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.
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
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
