Director, Alternative Investments - Cigna Investment Management (CIM) - Hybrid
About The Position
Cigna Investment Management (CIM) manages over $20 billion in assets on behalf of Cigna, a publicly traded global health services company. CIM’s assets are invested in public and private corporate bonds, commercial mortgages, private equity, private credit, real estate equity, public equity and short-term investments. Join our Alternative Investments team and take a lead role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing attractive new investment opportunities with third-party fund managers. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced investment professionals to identify best-in-class investment opportunities, perform rigorous analysis, conduct research and contribute to decisions that influence our overall portfolio performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for private markets, we invite you to bring your expertise to CIM’s Alternative Investments team.
Requirements
- BA/BS in finance, accounting, or another quantitative field.
- 10+ years of overall business or investment experience.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in credit, private equity, or alternative investments.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with fund legal documentation.
- Technical proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
- Ability to accommodate both seasonal and ad-hoc travel (up to 20%).
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial certification.
- Experience in evaluating and closing limited partnership fund commitments and direct co-investment transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing, evaluation and execution of limited partnership fund commitments and direct co-investment opportunities to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.
- Serve as one of CIM’s asset class specialists in private credit, mezzanine debt, private equity secondaries and equity buyout strategies.
- Conduct on-site due diligence and lead underwriting efforts by analyzing fund strategies, track records, market dynamics, and risk considerations.
- Prepare and present investment recommendations to our investment committee.
- Negotiate terms, review legal documents, and collaborate with internal and external business partners to close fund commitments and direct co-investment opportunities.
- Monitor existing fund performance and maintain strong relationships with general partners.
- Synthesize market insights and share perspective on evolving trends across private markets.
- Partner closely with colleagues across asset classes, operations, finance, accounting and legal
- Assist with financial reporting, quarterly updates, and periodic portfolio reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
