Associate

Summary

The job is for a RFP/DDQ specialist role at CIM Group, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. The candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality RFPs/RFIs and DDQs, collaborating with internal teams, and managing databases. Key skills include strong writing, time management, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of Qvidian (content management database is preferred but not required). The role offers competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company-subsidized Health Savings Account, company-paid life & disability, pre-tax savings accounts, 401(k) match, competitive vacation policy, paid time off for community service, paid parental leave, and additional voluntary benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably including RFP writing for institutional investment management firms

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high quality requests for proposals and information (RFPs/RFIs) and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) across CIM’s real estate, infrastructure and credit strategies
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts throughout the firm including Portfolio Oversight, Compliance, ESG, Legal, Finance, Operations, HR, Strategic Marketing, Consultant Relations and the Sales team members to ensure relevance and accuracy of information
• Follow RFP process guidelines and effectively create and manage all production timelines, while meeting internal and external expectations and deadlines
• Assist in maintaining, updating, and developing content by collaborating with other departments to improve the efficiency and enhance the organization’s use of Qvidian (content management database)
• Collaborate with Strategic Marketing on creating corporate-level content for internal and external use

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of key quantitative metrics related to the real asset investment management industry and a general working knowledge of commercial real estate is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Company-subsidized Health Savings Account
• Company paid life & disability
• Pre-tax savings accounts
• 401(k) match
• Competitive vacation policy
• Paid time off for community service
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks