Associate, CRE Originations

Posted:
1/7/2026, 3:49:45 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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 Associate, CRE Originations will support the Torchlight Originations Team, which is responsible for originating the private real estate debt and equity investments in Torchlight’s fund businesses, which includes in office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and industrial asset classes throughout the U.S. This role will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of originating and structuring complex commercial real estate investments; including stretch senior mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, distressed debt and common equity, and will take investments from initial inquiry through term sheet.

Torchlight Investors – The firm is an SEC registered investment advisor with over $5.9 billion in assets under management in commercial real estate debt. Since its inception in 1995, the firm has invested over $30 billion in its funds and separate accounts. For additional information please visit https://www.torchlight.com/
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.