Applications Systems Analyst

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.

About the Role

The Applications Systems Analyst is responsible for the strategic and operational management of enterprise-wide IT systems.  The individual will work within a group environment to develop, maintain, monitor and enhance the performance and functionality of Ventas systems to meet business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide user service and support in assigned enterprise systems.
• Assist users in troubleshooting issues with system integrations and reconciliations.
• Perform stabilization, break/fix, and other maintenance activities (including system upgrades).
• Work with the business to develop and capture requirements and design specifications for system enhancements.
• Develop, test and implement system enhancements.
• Develop and document test plans, policies, standards, procedures and checklists.
• Assess, design and provide application training.
• Identify, recommend, and implement application solutions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer science or related field 
•  2+ years of Financial Systems management experience (maintenance and development) in a real estate environment preferred. 
• Must be located in the Chicago, IL or Louisville, KY 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.
• REIT, other real estate or Investment/Asset Management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate accounting enterprise software platforms is strongly desired, including finance and accounting systems, budgeting and forecasting systems, work order ticketing systems, construction management systems, and deal management systems, such as Entrata, MRI, Yardi, or RealPage.
• Familiarity with legal billing, document, workflow, diagramming, and matter management, insurance claim filing, sustainability and energy management, and risk analytic platforms would all be very helpful.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities with the judgment to operate independently while taking direction effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate across IT teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including active listening and clear, professional delivery.
• 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.

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.