Job Description:

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 Senior Living CapEx team manages capital investment initiatives across Ventas' senior housing portfolio, helping ensure communities remain competitive, well-positioned, and responsive to resident needs. The team partners closely with operators, asset management, investments, and finance teams to evaluate opportunities, prioritize projects, and measure the impact of capital investments on property performance and long-term value creation. Through a combination of financial analysis, strategic planning, and project oversight, the team plays a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of Ventas' senior housing portfolio.

About the Role 

The Financial Analyst, Senior Living Capex will have the opportunity to join an S&P 500 company and work on a high-profile and growing portfolio of senior housing assets with a focus on organic capital investments. The Financial Analyst will report to the Director, Senior Living Capex and oversee financial analysis, project underwriting, and portfolio-level tracking and reporting across 850+ senior housing communities in North America and the UK.  He/she will be a key contributor to an integral team within Ventas and will have a significant responsibility for, and impact on, the portfolio's financial performance. While we do not require any prior real estate or healthcare experience, we do require candidates who are analytical, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, fast learners and have a desire to be an integral part of a company whose track record speaks for itself. Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide analytical support for a portfolio of senior housing assets located across North America and the UK 

• Leverage property, market, and industry financial and demographic data to underwrite and make recommendations for capital investment feasibility and prioritization on project-by-project basis 

• Create supporting materials, including the creation of presentations for project approval by company executives 

• Track, forecast, and report project status, cash spend by project, variances to project budget, variances to underwriting on financial performance and returns on investment 

• Collaborate with various Ventas internal teams and operating partners to help effectively manage up to ~$500M+ in annual organic capital investments across ~850+ senior housing communities 

• Conduct occasional site visits to help evaluate potential projects and review ongoing or completed projects 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Mathematics or similar field 

• 1+ years of post-undergraduate experience 

• Must be located in the Chicago, IL 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, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations 

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and proficiency in MS PowerPoint required 

• Experience using Power Query/Power BI, Python and other business intelligence and/or coding skills would be beneficial, but not required 

• Working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• 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 $75,000 - $100,000 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. 

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