Associate, Cigna Ventures - Remote

The job profile for this position is Strategy and Business Development Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Excited to grow your career?</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Our people make all the difference in our success.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><span>We are seeking an Associate to join Cigna Ventures, the strategic venture fund of The Cigna Group. This highly motivated self-starter will support the team in a variety of capacities across sourcing, evaluating and executing investment opportunities, engaging portfolio companies, and overall fund administration. Additionally, the Associate will interact extensively with internal business leaders and key stakeholders across The Cigna Group to drive strategic alignment and post-investment execution.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>Sourcing and Pipeline</span></p><ul><li><span>Proactively identify new investment themes and develop/maintain relevant strategic theses to guide sourcing efforts</span></li><li><span>Develop strong relationships across The Cigna Group to understand strategic priorities and initiatives</span></li><li><span>Own and improve data-driven processes for managing our deal pipeline</span></li><li><span>Qualify opportunities according to Cigna Ventures’ criteria via initial contact, data gathering/assessment, and establishing relationships with founders</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>Due Diligence</span></p><ul><li><span>Evaluate and assess information from potential companies and internal/external experts</span></li><li><span>Lead key parts of rigorous investment diligence (e.g., market, financial and valuation analysis)</span></li><li><span>Draft highly polished investment memos and other materials</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Qualifications:</span></b></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree</span></li><li><span>3+ years of relevant experience in consulting, venture capital, and/or investment banking (background in healthcare services preferred)</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Skills and Competencies:</span></b></p><ul><li><span>Detail-Oriented: self-starter with ability to successfully operate in a fast-paced, complex environment</span></li><li><span>Critical Thinking and Intellectual Curiosity: superior research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities</span></li><li><span>Highly Collaborative: successfully operate across multiple work streams and levels of leadership</span></li><li><span>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to quickly gather and synthesize information into clear, concise, and actionable messaging.</span></li><li><span>Ability to build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>About Cigna Ventures:</span></b></p><p><span>Cigna Ventures is the strategic venture fund of The Cigna Group Corporation, a leading global health service company with more than 190 million customer relationships in more than 30 countries. We partner closely with entrepreneurs who share our tenacity to unlock bold new opportunities to improve people’s health and make health care more affordable, predictable and simple.</span></p><p></p><p><b>**In addition to a resume, providing a cover letter is encouraged when applying for this role**</b></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 114,100 - 190,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.<p></p><p>This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.</p><p></p><p>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 and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, <a target="_blank" href="https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>click here</u></span></a>. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p>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.<p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration.  Policy can be reviewed at this </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a target="_blank" href="https://iris.cigna.com/career_benefits/empowered/career_opportunities">link</a><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span>Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner </span><span>consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.</span></p>

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