Director, Capital Markets

About the Role

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.

• 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 align with enterprise strategy and desired capital structure outcomes. Maintain an active view of market conditions and develop practical recommendations for execution approaches.
• Transaction Execution & Structuring
  Lead end-to-end execution for secured financings, preparing collateral packages, building cash flow/financing models and loan packages. Drive deal structuring, analysis, and negotiation of terms to achieve targeted financial results and business outcomes. Work closely with legal partners to negotiate and finalize documentation, balancing risk, flexibility, and enforce ability. Coordinate all internal and external constituents during the loan closing process, ensuring accurate details and efficient administration.
  
  Own and improve internal processes for reporting and covenant compliance to banks and lending institutions. Deliver ad hoc treasury transaction models, cash flows, analytics, and reporting as needed.
• External Relationship Management
  Cultivate and manage relationships with lenders, investors, financial institutions and rating agencies, serving as the central point of contact for information requests and communications. Manage stakeholder complexity across external parties, including JV partners, ensuring clear alignment, timely communication and disciplined process management.

• Minimum 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 thriving in a dynamic, fast‑paced, results‑oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence 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 to a blended work environment with 3 days in office. Ability to travel 2–3 times per quarter.

Estimated base salary range: $180,000 – $275,000 per year. Role eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off and wellness benefits.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.