Director, Capital Markets

Ventas, Inc. • Chicago, IL

2d • $175,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Capital Markets serves as a strategic partner to the business, shaping financing decisions that directly support Ventas’ operating strategy, portfolio performance and growth aspirations. Beyond execution, this role is deeply embedded with internal teams to ensure Ventas’ capital structure and access to capital are fully aligned with how the business operates today and where it is headed.

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

Responsibilities

• Capital Portfolio Management & Strategic Financing Decisions 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
• Transaction Execution & Structuring 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.
• External Relationship Management 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.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees