Associate, Corporate Advisory

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 and London.

Overview

The Associate plays a pivotal role in assisting our clients in addressing their operational challenges and driving transformative change. They work closely with senior consultants and client teams, contributing to the development and execution of strategies that optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness. They also have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience by working independently to build internal capabilities and processes for the team.

Bellwether’s Corporate Advisory practice serves private and public companies, providing tailored advisory solutions for diverse organizational landscapes. We serve as thought partners to our clients in many capacities including value creation and across the M&A lifecycle. Focusing on growth strategy, transformations, transactions, recovery and turnarounds, Bellwether Corporate Advisory executes the fundamental changes necessary to create and sustain value.

• Strategize with senior consultants and client teams to identify operational challenges and develop innovative solutions;
• Conduct research and data analysis to gather insights and support strategic decision-making;
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational improvement initiatives;
• Perform process assessments and identify opportunities for streamlining and cost reduction;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of best practices and operational excellence;
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of client presentations and reports;
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to operations management.

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in operations consulting or a related field.
• Strategy, restructuring or M&A experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a relevant field (e.g. business, economics, finance).

• 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: Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to analyze business processes and develop strategic recommendations. Experienced in initiating and implementing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency. Capable of delivering presentations to clients, effectively showcasing complex ideas and strategic insights in a clear and compelling manner.
• 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. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• 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.

• This position requires up to 100% travel. Employees must be willing and able to travel to client sites nationwide and internationally as needed. Travel schedules may vary depending on client needs and project demands. Candidates should expect to be on-site at client locations during the workweek, with the potential for extended stays and weekend travel as required. Travel is an essential function of this role, and flexibility in scheduling is necessary to meet the dynamic needs of our clients.

• Classification: Exempt
• Position Status: Regular, Full Time
• Reports To: Managing Director
• Direct Reports: No

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

$120,000 - $130,000 a year

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 and willing to complete a background check.