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# Associate, Credit Analysis at CIM Group, LP

- **Company:** CIM Group, LP
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cimgroup/52f67f50-dc18-463f-b27e-8f3596b4572b

## Job description

## ABOUT OFS:

Established in 1994, OFS is a registered investment adviser providing capital and leveraged finance solutions to U.S. corporations on behalf of its advisory clients. For more than 25-years, OFS has developed a disciplined approach to provide reliable, innovative, and flexible credit solutions to U.S.-based businesses that are underserved by traditional lenders. OFS provides flexible debt financing to support recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, and growth capital. OFS is an affiliate of CIM Group. Join us and make an impact today!

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Monitor respective investments in the Business Services sector within the leveraged loan market.
- Present written analysis on individual credits including but not limited to; identification of strengths/weaknesses, mitigants to weaknesses, business outlook, industry dynamics, company management, deal sponsor, capital structure, key credit agreement terms, collateral profile, cash flow projections/sensitivity analysis, comparable analysis, and relative value.
- Research investments incorporating fundamental analysis of companies within the leveraged loan space.  Specifically, the analyst will be responsible for building/maintaining financial models, preparing written investment memoranda and quarterly/annual portfolio management reports.
- Assist in preparation of sector presentations on a periodic basis, providing current state of industry, company comparisons, valuations, new ideas, trends, etc. to the Investment Committee.
- Maintain high level of knowledge on current/evolving industry trends and monitor primary and secondary credit market activity in the leveraged loan/high yield space via networking/conversation with research analysts, third parties, and colleagues within the leveraged loan space.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field of study.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in credit markets, including formal credit training, financial analysis and modeling, broadly syndicated loan market experience preferred but not necessary.
- Prior investment banking experience a plus.
- CPA, CFA and/or MBA a plus.
- Demonstrated understanding of GAAP principles/financial analysis/valuation/modeling.
- Ability to forecast/project based on drivers of applicable business.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret/analyze Quality of Earnings reports; understand/opine on Adjustments to EBITDA.
- Ability to perform Discounted Cash Flow Analysis/NPV analysis.
- Ability to assess Relative Value, based on yield calculations, internal/external ratings considerations, and credit metrics.

## ABOUT YOU:

- Ability to interact with outside institutions in professional manner, seeking guidance from research analysts/market color from capital markets professionals.
- Ability to write correspondence and/or reports.
- Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents.
- Demonstrated competence with respect to overall macro factors and subsector trends/allocations.
- Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated competence/curiosity with Artificial Intelligence (CoPilot, Claude, GPT, etc).
- Demonstrated competence in use of Bloomberg, Capital IQ.
- Demonstrated competence with Moody’s/S&P online platforms for ratings/industry analysis.
- Ability to learn/adapt to technological platforms OFS employs on proprietary basis.

HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: OFS is committed to creating a successful diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) program in which ALL employees recognize and understand individual differences and how we can adjust our preconceived biases and perceptions of others and, thereby, promote an inclusive environment at OFS based on its core tenets of Honesty, Integrity, Kindness and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

*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.

OFS is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of your personal and financial information. Please click here for our Privacy Policy.

OFS does not accept unsolicited resumes from Agencies.  Any unsolicited resumes received from Agencies will be considered property of OFS and no fees will be due or paid.  If you wish to become an approved Agency with OFS or any of its Affiliates, please contact a member of the OFS Talent Acquisition Team.

## About CIM Group, LP

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CIM Group is a vertically integrated real assets investment firm that owns, operates, lends, and develops high-quality real estate, infrastructure, and credit investments across the risk-return spectrum.
- **Entity Type**: Private (limited partnership); funded via debt and equity rounds (not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1994
- **Founders**: Three founders (names not publicly disclosed)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Real estate investment and management, infrastructure investment, credit strategies
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors (pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, foundations) and private wealth / financial advisors; B2B with a focus on capital partners
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To create value for clients and enhance communities through disciplined, vertically integrated real asset platforms.

## Products & Services
- **Real Estate Equity**: Acquisition, development, and management of income-producing properties across multiple sectors (office, residential, retail, mixed-use).
- **Infrastructure**: Investment and optimization of infrastructure assets with emphasis on sustainability, digitalization, and community support.
- **Credit**: Multiple credit strategies offering financing for diverse real estate types, including loans and debt investments.
- **Vertical Integration**: In-house capabilities covering acquisitions, development, property management, leasing, hospitality, finance, legal, compliance, and strategic marketing – enabling end-to‑end control of the asset lifecycle.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private entity)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately USD 90.9 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2024); total disclosed funding of USD 47.5 million (debt financing, 2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 200 institutional investors worldwide including public/corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, global insurance companies, and foundations; network of 3,000+ private wealth and financial advisors serving 78,000+ individual clients
- **Growth Signals**: 30+ years of operation; team of 900+ employees; presence in United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Mauritius, India, Australia; 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Report; ongoing hiring across multiple departments

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Full in‑house expertise from sourcing and due diligence through development, management, and disposition reduces reliance on third parties and allows tighter control over asset performance.
- **Deep experience across cycles**: Three decades of operation across varied market environments and asset classes.
- **Relationships with top‑tier institutions**: Trusted by a large and loyal base of institutional investors, enabling capital access for large‑scale projects.
- **Diversified platform**: Real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies allow risk‑adjusted returns and cross‑platform synergies.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to broaden real asset equity and credit platforms while expanding relationships with institutional and private wealth clients.
- Emphasize sustainability, digitalization, and community‑positive outcomes in infrastructure investments.
- Leverage vertical integration to maintain disciplined underwriting, asset operation, and value creation across the lifecycle.
- Foster a culture of belonging and professional development to attract and retain top talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative. Employees at all levels are empowered to ask questions and share ideas. The firm values “motivated self‑starters” and is vertically integrated, offering exposure to multiple functions (investments, development, property management, finance, legal, etc.).
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active D&I Council, Employee Resource Groups (CIM Women’s Alliance, Pride Alliance), Ambassadors program, partnerships with organizations like Project Destined. Committed to equal opportunity.
- **Impact & Community**: Employees logged 1,924 volunteer hours in 2024 supporting 35 nonprofits. CIMpact coordinates community service and sponsorships.
- **Work Environment**: Office‑based roles likely, with headquarters in Los Angeles and additional offices in the UK, Japan, and elsewhere. Summer internship programs available.
- **Perks**: Health & wellness program launched in 2024; clear career development paths across investment, development, property management, and corporate functions.

## Sources
1. [cimgroup.com - Our Firm](https://www.cimgroup.com/about-us/our-firm)
2. [cimgroup.com - Careers / Life at CIM](https://www.cimgroup.com/careers/life-at-cim)
3. [cimgroup.com - Social Impact](https://www.cimgroup.com/about-us/our-impact/social-impact)
4. [LinkedIn - CIM Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cimgroup)
5. [Lever - CIM Group Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/cimgroup/)

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