The Cigna Group · 1 day ago
Cigna Investment Management - Vice President, Real Estate - Acquisitions - Hybrid
Bloomfield, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Cigna Group is a global health services company dedicated to improving health and vitality. They are seeking a Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions to generate new equity and debt investments while managing existing portfolios and collaborating with various teams within Cigna Realty Investors.
CommercialHealth CareHospitalInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Generate new equity and debt investments in assigned territories that meet Portfolio return objectives
Independently negotiate, with advisement from manager, Mortgage Application, Loan Documents, Purchase & Sale Agreements and Joint Venture Documents to minimize liability to CIM
Lead the preparation of credit materials and presentation to recommend equity and debt investments. Furthermore, recommend and present investment opportunities through the credit process. Obtain necessary investment committee approvals and close recommended investments. Own and coordinate all aspects of closing with internal and external business partners (accounting, legal, engineering and insurance). Meet deadlines and know the entire process
Partner with CRI Asset Management team on underwriting of new investments and assist in all aspects of management of existing portfolio including business plans, valuations, sales, refinancing, and recapitalizations
Price joint venture opportunities (unleveraged IRR). Know spot market pricing. Determine the best relative value in the marketplace. Actively underwrite and quote mortgage business to determine market pricing for different credit risk profiles. To the extent necessary, structure credit enhancements to address lease-up risk, concentrated rollover or extensive property reposition strategy. Ensure pipeline reports are updated
Demonstrate broad knowledge across real estate industry and take ownership of assigned territories. Know demographic trends, market drivers, fundamentals, construction costs, values, and major owners/developers. Continuously strive to expand real estate knowledge and expand skillset. Travel to assigned territories
Be consistently prepared for deal discussion meetings, read distributed materials and identify mathematical errors, spellings mistakes, inconsistencies and compliance with Cigna underwriting guidelines, strategy and tactics. Attend all Production Review meetings
Support manager in the development and maintenance of relationships with key Partners, Borrowers, and Intermediaries
Actively participate in Enterprise Improvement Initiatives and ad hoc special projects. Initiate enterprise improvements that add value, proactively create solutions that solve problems and take ownership of initiatives through implementation
Provide training and development opportunities and empower analysts to take ownership. Share responsibility and accountability. Be a team player
Qualification
Required
5+ years of institutional real estate investment experience
BA/BS in business, economics, finance, or other relevant field
Experience in generating new equity and debt investments across multiple property types, preferably industrial and apartments, in assigned markets
Broad market knowledge across multiple geographic regions is beneficial
Experience in negotiation and structuring of real estate documents including: operating agreements, purchase and sale contracts, development agreements and loan documents
Ability to solve problems and work in growth environment
Acts with a sense of urgency and takes ownership of assigned assets, markets, and relationships
Excellent written communication, verbal and analytical skills
Strong Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated apartment and industrial expertise
Ability to work as part of a team
Problem solving and decision making skills
Prioritizes work load and meets deadlines; ability to multi-task between multiple capital markets transactions is desirable
Ability to travel frequently is needed for this position
Preferred
MBA, CFA and/or other advanced business or investment designation is desirable
Company
The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group is a healthcare firm that focuses on providing hospital services and innovative solutions for better health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Cordani
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michele Berg
CEO Communications
Recent News
2026-01-06
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