Ventas

Director, Capital Markets

Ventas

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • Kentucky • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manage Ventas’ secured and construction debt portfolio (approximately $5B), ensuring strong execution and ongoing performance oversight.
  • Support enterprise-wide debt and equity capital raising efforts across public and private markets, including evaluating, executing and closing financings (secured/unsecured loans, public bonds, and other instruments as needed).
  • Partner with Asset Management, Acquisitions and the SVP, Capital Markets & Treasury to evaluate financing strategies and drive decision-making through scenario analysis and modeling.
  • Model and evaluate prepayment, refinancing and financing scenarios to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and desired capital structure outcomes.
  • Maintain an active view of market conditions and developments in capital markets, translating trends into practical recommendations and execution approaches.
  • Lead end-to-end execution for secured financings, including preparing collateral packages, building cash flow/financing models and developing loan packages and lender presentations.
  • Drive deal structuring, analysis, and negotiation of terms to achieve targeted financial results and business outcomes.
  • Work closely with internal and external Legal partners to negotiate and finalize financing documentation – balancing risk, flexibility and enforceability of terms.
  • Partner closely with Asset Management to negotiate and operationalize loan terms and covenants – ensuring the business context is understood before agreeing to constraints, triggers, reporting requirements and other ongoing obligations.
  • Coordinate and manage all internal and external constituents throughout the loan closing process, ensuring details are accurate and the right mechanics are in place for efficient ongoing administration.
  • Own and improve internal processes for monthly/quarterly reporting; coordinate and deliver covenant reporting, compliance and financial reporting to banks and lending institutions.
  • Deliver ad hoc work as needed, including treasury transaction models, cash flows, analytics and reporting to support decision-making and execution priorities.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with lenders, investors, financial institutions and rating agencies, acting as a central point of contact for information requests and communications.
  • Manage stakeholder complexity across external parties, including JV partners who provide input into financing decisions – ensuring clear alignment, timely communication and disciplined process management.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years progressive experience negotiating and underwriting commercial real estate loans and capital markets issuance
  • Experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and knowledge of healthcare or senior housing preferred
  • Successful track record of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced and changing environment that is results oriented and collaborative
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and influence across senior internal stakeholders and external partners to drive alignment and informed decision making
  • Must be located in Chicago, IL, Louisville, KY or New York, NY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
  • Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3 days in office
  • Ability to travel as needed based on business priorities, typically 2–3 times per quarter
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid time off
  • Other wellness benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
negotiating commercial real estate loansunderwritingcapital markets issuancefinancial modelingcash flow analysisdeal structuringrisk assessmentcovenant reportingfinancial reportingscenario analysis
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencecollaborationstakeholder managementadaptabilityresults-orienteddecision makingrelationship managementprocess managementproblem solving