Vice President, Insurance Coverage

ABOUT CIM GROUP:

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!

POSITION PURPOSE:

CIM is seeking to recruit an experienced fundraising professional to work closely with the Head of Insurance to spearhead the growth of the firm’s financial institutions business in North America, with a particular focus on the insurance channel. The opportunity to join CIM as an integral member of the insurance team offers the successful candidate a key role in the firm’s growth strategy through the development and implementation of a focused asset gathering and relationship management plan across the continent. The position offers significant career growth opportunities.

• Serve as an integral member of the North America Institutional Distribution Group working closely with Head of Insurance to spearhead the firm’s strategy around messaging, investor engagement, and capital raising within the insurance space.
• Responsible for promoting the firm’s full suite of real estate, infrastructure, and credit investment products and capabilities to the FIG channel in North America.
• Obtain new insurance general account relationships by leveraging current network and developing new relationships in addition to leveraging firm-wide relationships with insurers.
• Key contributor to bringing complex and innovative solutions to insurance clients and prospects.
• This person must anticipate risks to the firm’s investor base and ensure that marketing strategies are aligned with an evolving competitive landscape.
• The successful candidate will contribute to raising the overall profile of CIM in the insurance community by communicating clearly and confidently to the marketplace.
• Provide exceptional client service to existing client base.
• This candidate is expected to travel significantly. 

• Professional Experience and Skills
• Ideally a minimum of 7+ years of institutional fundraising experience, with 3 to 5+ years’ experience in insurance. Brings a solid understanding of the insurance market, including knowledge in risk-based capital, ALM and asset allocation decisions.
• He/she will have experience influencing investment decision makers within the insurance channel, and preferably will have experience representing private market strategies.
• A successful track record of raising capital and building deep and lasting relationships with key decision makers in the insurance space.
• A strong understanding of risk-based capital standards and how NAIC regulations impact insurers’ needs for certain products and structures.
• Insight into relevant industry trends and the regulatory landscape, credibility with the insurance audience, and the relationships required to increase penetration in this channel.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with the willingness to roll up their sleeves in a growth-oriented firm.
• Education and Credentials
• Candidates should have an undergraduate degree from a leading educational institution.
• Although not specifically required, additional credentials such as an MBA or CFA charterholder would be considered a plus. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and presentation skills, and strong attention to detail
• Naturally collaborative, quickly builds trust, operates with “balance of IQ and EQ” driven to achieve success as a team versus individually
• Intellectually curious, possesses gravitas; hands-on, long-term oriented, desire to contribute beyond one’s role
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize workload
• Possess a high level of energy, discipline, tenacity and self-motivation
• Operate with a high degree of integrity, pursue efforts for ongoing self-development and improvement

WHAT CIM OFFERS:

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. 

HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

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.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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