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Irvine, United States | Posted on 08/13/2026

Cima Investment Group is a vertically integrated investment platform focused on senior housing, multifamily, and special-situation assets across the U.S. Our team manages acquisitions, development, and operations through a hands-on, data-driven approach — combining institutional underwriting discipline with the agility of an entrepreneurial firm. We turn complexity into opportunity—leveraging data, technology, and discipline to unlock value in complex investments and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

Job Description

About Cima Investment Group

CimaInvestment Group is a CRE / private equity investment platform headquartered inIrvine, California. The firm operates as a fully integrated platform acrossdeal sourcing, fundraising, acquisitions, fund management, and operations. Cima's flagship vertical, Cima Senior Living, is an owner-operator platformpursuing a real estate investment and private equity strategy in seniorhousing, currently the nation's top-growth asset class. The firm has scaled toown and operate 20+ communities in under 18 months, with a pipeline targeted toreach 50+ properties by 2028. Additional verticals include distressed debt andnon-performing loans.

The Role

TheAnalyst will be a key member of Cima's real estate private equity team,supporting the full deal lifecycle across senior housing investments. The roleprovides direct exposure to investing and value creation with real assets,working alongside senior leadership on live investment and operationaldecisions. We are seeking a driven candidate ready to take real ownership andaccelerate their career alongside a growing platform. The Analyst willdevelop deep fluency in fund dynamics, CRE investing, and senior housingoperations.

• Build andstress-test underwriting models for real estate and business acquisitions
  
• Performasset-level and market-level due diligence
  
• Support the preparation of investment materials, including offering memorandums,investment committee memos, and investor presentations
  
• Assist investor relations across capital raises, including data room preparation, LP diligence responses, and ongoing investor reporting
  
• Support portfolio-level value creation initiatives, working alongside the operating team on business turnarounds, expense optimization, and revenue growth strategies
  
• Review legal documentation alongside counsel throughout transaction negotiation
  

The role includes travel, with a strong likelihood of at least quarterly tripssupporting acquisitions, diligence, and prospecting.

Opportunities and Career Growth

The position is an incubator in fundraising and value creation. Analysts gain exposure to the full range ofCima's private equity strategies, including institutionalco-ventures and retail syndications. Successful candidates leave with a working understanding of how a private equity platform actually runs.

Strong performance is recognized and rewarded with meaningful upward mobility in a high-growth firm. Success in this role opens access to co-investment inCima's deals, an opportunity rarely available at the analyst level ininstitutional funds. Cima rewards ambitious candidates focused on buildinglong-term wealth in real assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor'sdegree in accounting, economics, finance, or an adjacent quantitativefield (recent graduates and candidates with 0–3 years of experienceencouraged)
• Strong Exceland quantitative skills; comfort building, auditing, and stress-testingfinancial models
• Strong commandof Claude and/or comparable AI tools, with a demonstrated ability toself-learn and solve unfamiliar problems independently
• Strong attention to detail

The anticipated base salary rangefor this position is listed below.

$60,000 - $100,000
Total compensation may also include adiscretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account abroad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years ofrelevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specificto the role. Cima offers a competitive benefits package.

There is no set deadline toapply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoingbasis.