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 is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, London and Dallas.

Overview

The Business Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to leverage one’s real estate knowledge to help define and improve technical solutions within our organization. Day to day responsibilities will require data analysis across software platforms with varying structures. There will be a strong emphasis on collaboration with both technical and non-technical audiences. Projects will directly impact internal and external users.

These responsibilities will require excessive attention to detail and ingenuity. The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player with strong integrity, a high degree of professionalism and the ability to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment. An ideal candidate will have held similar positions at a fast-paced company, where they worked with a considerable amount of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support for application development teams by performing data analysis, documenting of data definitions (including data source and calculation logic), and executing user acceptance testing
Help translate and document business requirements into functional and technical requirements
Support implementation of technical projects by communicating action items, risks, and issues
Analyze business processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization
Facilitate meetings and workshops to communicate issues and discuss solution recommendations
Provide training and support to end-users on system functionality and reporting tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements

Professional Experience

3+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence
Prove ability to gather, analyze, and interpret business processes and pitfalls
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and BI tools
Exposure to Tableau, Salesforce, or Alteryx, preferred
Excellent documentation skills
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge or interest in commercial real estate or finance preferred

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field 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: Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server. Knowledge of Alteryx or similar data transformation tool to extract and transform datasets. Advanced knowledge of scripting/programming languages. Familiar with various data model types. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve errors effectively and quickly.
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

1-2 times per month depending on deal list.

Position Details

Classification: Exempt
Position Status: Regular / Full Time
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Technology
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