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Financial Analyst, Senior Living Capex

Ventas · Chicago, IL · $75,000–$100,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a financial model you built that someone else had to use. How did you make it clear and reliable?

What they are checking: Whether they build models others can follow, check and trust.

Tell me about a time you found an error in data from an outside partner. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they verify operator data and resolve issues diplomatically.

What would you do

An operator asks for a large capital budget, but you're not sure all of it will pay off. How do you approach the conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge operator requests with data while keeping the partnership strong.

You have more good projects than budget across hundreds of communities. How would you help prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can rank investments on a consistent basis across a large portfolio.

How do you present capex recommendations to asset management and investment teams who see things differently?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate findings clearly to groups with different goals.

About the work

How would you evaluate whether a renovation at a senior housing community is worth the capital?

What they are checking: Whether they connect capex to occupancy, rate and NOI rather than looking at cost alone.

Walk me through how you'd calculate the return on a capital project, and which assumptions you'd be most nervous about.

What they are checking: Whether they know ROI and IRR mechanics and where forecasts usually go wrong.

How would you separate maintenance capex from growth or repositioning capex in your analysis?

What they are checking: Whether they understand why different types of spending are judged differently.

How would you track whether completed projects actually delivered the expected results?

What they are checking: Whether they close the loop on capital spending instead of moving on after approval.

What do you think drives demand in private-pay senior housing, and how does that affect capital decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the business behind the numbers, including the aging population and local competition.

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The full job description

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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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MB1

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