Associate, Investor Reporting

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.

The Associate, Investor Reporting will be responsible for preparing monthly reports, reconciling, research, and remittance activities in accordance with CREFC guidelines and servicing agreements. This individual will provide guidance and oversight to less senior team members and help create and build process documentation, automation, and analytical insights to ensure that we are consistently providing best in class service to our investors and customers.

• Work closely with the Servicing team to reconcile remittance accounts and resolve any discrepancies promptly;
• Prepare reports with strict adherence to reporting requirements and partner with other departments on joint initiatives;
• Manage all monthly remittances on assigned portfolios within the applicable required remittance deadlines and submit for processing;
• Partner with the Treasury team on initiating distribution wires and oversee the documented completion process;
• Investigate, reconcile, and provide timely resolution to all investor issues and reporting exceptions;
• Create summary or modified work-product that responds to audits, Rating Agency or other inquiries and requests of management;
• Research operational, reporting, or data issues and present solutions or process improvements to management;
• Maintain organized shared folders to facilitate yearly audits and reconciliation;
• Leverage Excel and accounting experience to create a routine remittance process to scale a growing Client base with diverse fund structures and distribution instructions;
• Provide direction, leadership, training, motivation, coaching and assessment for junior team members to ensure optimum performance in support of company and department goals as needed; and
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting or research as directed by management.

• A minimum of 3+ years of investor reporting experience in commercial mortgage servicing.
• Experience with Strategy servicing software valued but not required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field of study / work experience equivalence required.

• 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
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  Strong analytical skills and detailed oriented. Proven ability to initiate ideas and implement new processes. Ability to read and analyze investment, lease, loan, and management agreements.
• Initiative & Dependability
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  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
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork
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  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 is not anticipated but may be needed from time to time.

• Classification: Exempt
• Position Status: Regular / Full Time
• Reports To: Vice President, Loan Servicing
• Direct Reports: No