Investments Associate (Real Estate Equity Focus)

About the Company

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. Founded in 1994 with a focus on Southern California neighborhoods, CIM has grown into a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects deliver jobs, create comfortable places to live, work, and relax, and provide necessary and sustainable infrastructure. We are committed to enhancing communities and strive to make an even greater impact.

CIM’s real estate platform spans multiple asset classes and geographies, incorporating equity investment strategies across the risk-return spectrum, including:

• Core and Core-plus Strategies
• Value-Add Strategy
• Ground-Up Development

About the Role

The Associate, Investments (Real Estate Equity focus) is an integral part of the CIM team. You’ll work in a supportive, growth-oriented environment and gain exposure to a variety of projects across multiple real estate sectors, such as multifamily, office, retail, and industrial, as well as equity investment strategies including core, value-add, opportunistic, and ground-up development. While focused on real estate, you will also gain exposure to CIM’s broader investment platforms active in principal investing across real asset industries.

This position is a core member of CIM’s real estate investment team and is accountable for the full set of responsibilities necessary to deliver successful investment outcomes—from investment execution to value creation and exit. Based at our corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, you will support the Real Estate Investments team through macroeconomic and microeconomic research, financial analysis, transaction execution, and ongoing management and governance throughout the lifecycle of an investment. As an integral member of deal teams, you will actively participate in internal and external meetings and represent CIM Group.

Responsibilities

• Conduct macroeconomic and microeconomic research to support investment decisions.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling for real estate transactions.
• Support transaction execution, including due diligence and deal structuring.
• Participate in ongoing management and governance of investments through their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with deal teams across multiple geographies, including Los Angeles and New York.
• Represent CIM Group in internal and external meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience 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.
• Quantitative aptitude, with fluency in corporate and/or asset finance and strong financial modeling skills.
• Real estate investment or project finance knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment with geographically dispersed members.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and dedication to fostering an inclusive culture.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong interest in real estate investments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $175,000. Bonus compensation may be a significant part of the total compensation package. Actual base salary considers several factors, including geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget.