Core and Core-plus Strategies
Value-Add Strategy
Ground-Up Development
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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.
Quantitative aptitude, with a preference for fluency in corporate and/or asset finance, excellent modeling skills, and strong attention to detail.
Real Estate investment or project finance knowledge is a plus (but not a requirement).
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and work effectively with deal team members often spread across multiple geographies, including but not limited to Los Angeles, and New York.
Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
A demonstrated interest in learning about the Real Estate Investments space.
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.
A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
Health Savings Account with a 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
And more!
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CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!
Real estate plays an important role in the success and livability of communities. Multifamily residences, retail districts, and entertainment venues and office buildings provide places where people live, work and enjoy themselves. CIM focuses on understanding the real estate which communities need and then mobilizes its in-house expertise to cater to those needs. CIM’s real estate platform spans multiple asset classes and geographies and incorporates equity investment strategies across the risk-return spectrum.