Director, Capital Markets

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With an enterprise value exceeding $50 billion and a portfolio of more than 1,400 properties across North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas is a preeminent participant in the longevity economy. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities providing valuable care and services to more than 90,000 residents. The Ventas portfolio also includes outpatient medical buildings, research centers and healthcare facilities that attract strong institutional demand from the largest health systems, biomedical companies and universities and other research institutions in the world. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas has the capital, capabilities and relationships to deliver superior value. The experienced Ventas team shares a commitment to each other and to the Company’s mission of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

The Capital Markets team is responsible for structuring, executing and managing capital raising activities in support of enterprise strategy and asset-level performance. The team partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape financing decisions, manage lender and joint venture relationships and ensure capital structures align with business objectives and long-term portfolio strategy. Capital Markets plays a central role in translating business context into financing solutions while balancing risk, flexibility and market conditions.

About the Role

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. Key responsibilities include:

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.

Qualifications

• 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

The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $275,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and business needs.

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.

Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.