Associate, Strategy Specialist (Credit) - CIM Group : Job Details

New York, NY

Global Client Group Client Engagement Group / Full Time / On-site

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 1,000+ 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!

CIM is seeking to hire a Product Associate to focus exclusively on the firm's capabilities in credit. The role is tasked with becoming a subject matter expert and supporting the Senior Credit Specialist in executing business development and product strategy to maximize credit platform capital formation and franchise value. The team serves a crucial strategic role, sitting between investment and distribution teams, seeking to optimally position the credit platform with CIM's existing LPs, prospective LPs, and the consultant community; as well as championing the business line internally across the entire firm.

The Product Associate will take an active role in all aspects of credit investment product management including, but not limited to, analysis, positioning, and content relating to the existing product suite, distribution team engagement, client opportunities, competitive landscape, thought leadership, product development, and other strategic initiatives. More specifically, these efforts include contributing to the execution of marketing activities, content, materials, sales trainings, investor correspondence, fund reporting, and RFP/DDQ submissions. In doing so, the individual would work closely with Investments, Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Fund Accounting, etc.

• Become a credit platform subject matter expert and partner with the Senior Credit Specialist in executing business development and product strategy.
• Support institutional and private wealth marketing activities including roadshows, inbound inquiries, trainings, RFP/DDQ submissions, and pipeline.
• Work closely with Investments to ensure strategy-related marketing materials are best in class, clearly articulating the CIM story and value proposition.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis to ensure strategies are properly positioned, sales are apprised of key differentiators/updates, and help ideate product development opportunities.
• Stay plugged into macro and credit-related research to facilitate content generation (thought leadership, white papers, sponsor op-eds), etc.
• Partner with Senior Credit Specialist on sales training opportunities including the firm's Sales Summit as well as new sales team individuals.
• Work on other strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects to help support and drive growth of the credit platform
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams including Investments, Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Fund Accounting, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field required
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience with strong knowledge of capital market concepts, particularly credit markets
• Strong work ethic, integrity, creativity, intellectual honesty and curiosity
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize information into digestible, but impactful bites
• Strong quantitative and data-mining ability to extract key trends out of large data sets to support market views/investment approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge/ability to tackle other industry-relevant research applications (e.g., Preqin, MorningstarDirect, eVestment, Green Street, MSCI RCA, etc.)
• Ability to be nimble and work in a fast?growing, dynamic environment

• Drive: a high level of energy, a positive attitude, and a results-orientated personality. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance and team-based environment.
• Ownership and proactive mentality: Ability to effectively and efficiently execute projects to completion while understanding context and thinking through what else may be needed.
• Ability to multi-task and balance stakeholders: understand team priorities and appreciate the needs of all parties invested in outcomes.
• Collaboration: a collaborative and ambitious attitude to fit with the firm's culture and must be interested in the success of the group as a whole.
• Utmost ethics and integrity: must always act in the best interests of clients and the firm.

At CIM, we believe our success stems from our collective efforts, and we are committed to providing well-rounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• 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!

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in New York, NY is $90,000 - $110,000.

At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.

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