Investments Associate (Real Estate Equity Focus)

The Associate, Investments role (with a Real Estate Equity focus) is an integral part of the CIM team. You’ll work in a supportive, growth-oriented environment and gain valuable exposure to a variety of projects across multiple real estate sectors, such as multifamily, office, retail, and industrial, amongst others, as well as equity investment strategies across the risk-return spectrum, including core, value-add, opportunistic, and ground-up development. Although focused on real estate, you will also gain valuable exposure to CIM’s wide range of investment platforms active in principal investing across the real asset industries. This position is a core member of CIM’s real estate investment team and will be accountable for the full set of responsibilities necessary to deliver on successful investment outcomes, from investment execution to value creation and exit. This role is based at our corporate headquarters in Los Angeles and supports the Real Estate Investments team through macroeconomic and microeconomic research; financial analysis; transaction execution; and ongoing management and governance through the lifecycle of an investment. As an integral member of deal teams, an Associate participates actively in both internal and external meetings and represents CIM Group and its Investments team.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the full set of responsibilities necessary to deliver on successful investment outcomes, from investment execution to value creation and exit; Supports the Real Estate Investments team through macroeconomic and microeconomic research, financial analysis, transaction execution, and ongoing management and governance through the lifecycle of an investment; Participates actively in both internal and external meetings and represents CIM Group and its Investments team

Requirements

Quantitative aptitude; Excellent modeling skills; Strong attention to detail; Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and work effectively with deal team members often spread across multiple geographies; Positive attitude and professional demeanor; Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives; Demonstrated leadership skills; Demonstrated interest in learning about the Real Estate Investments space; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-motivated and proactive; Minimum 2 years professional experience working with an investment firm, private equity firm, investment bank or similar organization, focusing on real estate and adjacent sectors, and/or equity investment or corporate finance experience

Nice to have

Fluency in corporate and/or asset finance; Real Estate investment or project finance knowledge

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan; Bonus compensation; Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans; Health Savings Account with generous employer contribution; Company paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan with company match; Comprehensive paid time off including vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave; Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off; Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave; Ongoing professional development programs; Wellness program including monthly and quarterly prizes