What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Investments (June 2026) position at Ventas, Inc.?
Job Description
About Ventas
Ventas is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy, with a $45 billion enterprise value and a portfolio of ~1,400 properties across North America and the UK. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities serving nearly 90,000 residents, alongside outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities that meet the needs of an aging population. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas is positioned at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, and innovation to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
The Investments team plays a central role in advancing Ventas’s growth strategy by sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions across the Company’s healthcare real estate portfolio. With a track record of more than $30 billion in investments closed over the past decade, the team brings deep expertise, disciplined execution, and a collaborative approach to deploying capital. Operating in a lean, high-impact environment, the Investments team drives long-term value creation and ensures Ventas remains a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust.
About The Role
Ventas offers a small, high-touch Internship Program designed to give students firsthand exposure to the intersection of finance, real estate, and healthcare. Over the course of this 10-week summer program, our interns gain meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals, while exploring potential career paths and building valuable networks in a mission-driven space.
As an Intern in Investments, you will gain firsthand exposure to the acquisition and transaction process for healthcare real estate across a range of deal sizes and structures. This role provides opportunities to strengthen financial modeling skills, develop investment acumen, and contribute to the execution of transactions that advance Ventas’s growth strategy. Interns will contribute in the following ways
The above hourly range represents Ventas’ good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible rate of pay at the time of posting
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.
About Ventas
Ventas is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy, with a $45 billion enterprise value and a portfolio of ~1,400 properties across North America and the UK. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities serving nearly 90,000 residents, alongside outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities that meet the needs of an aging population. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas is positioned at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, and innovation to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
The Investments team plays a central role in advancing Ventas’s growth strategy by sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions across the Company’s healthcare real estate portfolio. With a track record of more than $30 billion in investments closed over the past decade, the team brings deep expertise, disciplined execution, and a collaborative approach to deploying capital. Operating in a lean, high-impact environment, the Investments team drives long-term value creation and ensures Ventas remains a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust.
About The Role
Ventas offers a small, high-touch Internship Program designed to give students firsthand exposure to the intersection of finance, real estate, and healthcare. Over the course of this 10-week summer program, our interns gain meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals, while exploring potential career paths and building valuable networks in a mission-driven space.
As an Intern in Investments, you will gain firsthand exposure to the acquisition and transaction process for healthcare real estate across a range of deal sizes and structures. This role provides opportunities to strengthen financial modeling skills, develop investment acumen, and contribute to the execution of transactions that advance Ventas’s growth strategy. Interns will contribute in the following ways
- Assist the Investments team in modeling and evaluating risks and returns for potential transactions
- Support the due diligence process by analyzing financial, operational, and market data
- Contribute to transaction execution by assisting with closing materials, addressing open items, and participating in closing calls
- Collaborate with team members and legal counsel to ensure accurate, timely, and thorough completion of acquisitions
- Currently enrolled as a junior in a four-year accredited college or university graduating in 2027; preferred majors include Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, or related fields
- Successful completion of finance or business coursework; minimum 3.5 GPA required
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication (written and oral) skills
- Familiarity with financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with strong technical and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Self-starter who is adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to learn
- Must be able to work full-time in Chicago or New York for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer 2026
- Must have permanent, unrestricted U.S. work authorization (no current or future sponsorship)
The above hourly range represents Ventas’ good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible rate of pay at the time of posting
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.
Salary : $30 - $40
