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Intern, Asset Management (2027 Class)

El SegundoHybridFull-time

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Undergraduate intern supporting Bellwether's asset management team by monitoring debt and equity investments, analyzing property performance, building financial models, and completing a capstone underwriting project.

About this role

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, London and Dallas.

Intern, Asset Management opportunity available in El Segundo, California and Dallas, Texas.
Overview
Bellwether's 10-week Summer Analyst Internship Program (start date June 2026) provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and collaborate with industry experts, while exploring potential career insights and prospects with our firm. Throughout the course of this program, Interns will learn how to develop complex financial models, analyze monthly reporting and participate in operations and leasing meetings in this Analyst-equivalent role. This Internship Program will expose students to a diverse array of Real Estate fields such as Equity and Debt Asset Management, Underwriting, Investment Research, Construction Management, Capital Markets and Investor Relations. Alongside asset management experience, the program also offers acquisition work via a capstone project. The project consists of underwriting a live deal and pitching it to the Bellwether team during an investment committee meeting.
*Must be an undergraduate student graduating between December 2027 - June 2028 in order to apply* Start Date June 2027

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the proactive monitoring and management of a portfolio of debt and equity investments across all property types (office, industrial, hotel, retail, & residential)
  • Review and analyze business plans, leasing activity, and monthly property operating performance
  • Learn best practices for financial modeling and develop bespoke analyses for live deals
  • Organize investment level data on a monthly & quarterly reporting basis
  • Complete an internship-long capstone project and present findings to the firm’s leadership team
  • Perform additional ad-hoc analysis as needed
  • Partner with Bellwether Analysts and Associates to learn Real Estate Finance concepts

    • Professional Experience

  • Interest in real estate, finance, and/or client services

    • Education/Certification

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 , Spring 2028 or Summer 2028. Preferably with a degree or courses complete in and/or catered towards Real Estate, Business, Finance, Economics
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

    • 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: Strong analytical and organizational skills and detailed oriented. Ability to read and analyze investment and lease agreements. Proven ability to initiate ideas and implement new processes. Interest in real estate, finance, and/or client services.
  • 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

  • No travel is expected or required for this role.

    • Position Details

  • Classification: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime
  • Position Status: Temporary / Full Time
  • Duration: 10 weeks, within June 2027 - August 2027
  • Reports To: Associate, Equity or Associate, Debt
  • 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.
  • As part of frequent construction site visits, the employee will be required to occasionally walk active construction zones, climb ladders, walk on roofs, walk scaffolding, etc. PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided as part of OSHA required safety equipment.
  • 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
  • Active construction project sites, which may encounter loud noise, dust, debris, uneven ground, etc.
    • 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.

    Compensation & Benefits

  • California office: $30 per hour, eligible for overtime
  • Dallas office: $28 per hour, eligible for overtime
    • As a Temporary position, this role is not eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Other benefits include:
  • Engaging team events
  • Gain practical experience in real estate asset management within a respected industry leader
  • Exposure to a diverse range of real estate assets and projects
  • Networking opportunities with professionals across various disciplines in the company
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in the real estate and asset management fields

    • Skills

    Capital MarketsDebt Asset ManagementEquity Asset ManagementExcelFinancial ModelingInvestment AnalysisInvestment ResearchLease Agreement AnalysisMicrosoft WordMonthly ReportingPowerPointQuarterly ReportingReal Estate Asset ManagementUnderwriting

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