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 help source, evaluate, and execute attractive new investment opportunities with third-party fund managers. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced investment professionals, contribute meaningful insights, and develop expertise across private credit, mezzanine debt, private equity secondaries, and equity buyout strategies. If you’re curious, analytical, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career in alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing, evaluation and execution of limited partnership fund commitments and direct co-investment opportunities to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.

• Assist in underwriting by analyzing fund strategies, track records, market dynamics, and risk considerations.

• Prepare clear, well-supported investment reports and presentations.

• Contribute to negotiations by reviewing legal documents and coordinating with both internal and external business partners.

• Monitor existing fund performance and maintain active dialogue with general partners.

• Research private equity market trends and share insights that inform decision-making.

• Assist with financial reporting, quarterly updates, and periodic portfolio reviews.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS in finance, accounting, or another quantitative field.

• 5+ years of overall business or investment experience.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in credit, private equity, or alternative investments.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

• 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%).

• Position location is Bloomfield, CT with a hybrid work arrangement (days in office)

Preferred:

• CFA, CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation.

This position supports Cigna Investments, Inc., an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The successful candidate will become an Access Person of CII required to comply with the personal trading requirements and restrictions contained in CII’s Code of Ethics.  These requirements and restrictions apply to the Access Person and all securities transactions in accounts in which an Access Person has a Beneficial Interest.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 89,400 - 149,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.