Senior Director of Investments & Development

Senior Housing Operator

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Investments & Development is a senior-level leader responsible for driving the organization’s growth through strategic development, capital structuring, and investment execution within the senior housing sector. This role oversees the sourcing, underwriting, and delivery of new development projects, evaluates acquisition opportunities, and manages key relationships across the senior housing capital markets. The ideal candidate brings deep sector expertise, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record of executing complex real estate and capital transactions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Development Leadership

• Lead the full development      lifecycle for new senior housing projects, including site selection,      feasibility analysis, entitlement, design coordination, construction      oversight, and project stabilization.
• Conduct market studies,      demographic analyses, and competitive assessments to validate project      viability.
• Manage third-party consultants,      architects, engineers, contractors, and other development partners.
• Ensure projects align with      operational needs, brand standards, and financial objectives.

Investments & Capital Structuring

• Source, evaluate, and underwrite      new development and investment opportunities across independent living,      assisted living, memory care, and active adult housing.
• Structure and negotiate capital      stacks, including equity partnerships, debt financing, mezzanine      structures, and joint ventures.
• Build and maintain detailed      financial models to assess returns, sensitivity scenarios, and risk      profiles.
• Prepare and present investment      memoranda to executive leadership and capital partners.

Acquisitions (Preferred)

• Identify and assess acquisition      opportunities that align with the company’s strategic growth plan.
• Lead due diligence efforts,      including financial review, operational assessment, property inspections,      and risk evaluation.
• Coordinate with legal, finance,      and operations teams to ensure seamless transaction execution.

Capital Markets & Relationship Management

• Maintain strong, active      relationships with lenders, REITs, private equity firms, institutional      investors, and other senior housing capital sources.
• Serve as the primary point of      contact for capital partners, representing the company’s interests with      professionalism and credibility.
• Monitor capital market trends,      financing conditions, and sector-specific investment activity to inform      strategy.
• Attend industry conferences,      networking events, and investor meetings to expand the company’s presence.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Collaborate with executive      leadership to define long-term growth strategies and market expansion      priorities.
• Provide guidance on portfolio      optimization, asset repositioning, and capital allocation.
• Mentor junior team members and      contribute to building a high-performing investments and development team.
• Support cross-functional      initiatives with operations, finance, and asset management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate,      Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience      in senior housing development, real estate investments, or capital      markets.
• Demonstrated success structuring      complex capital deals for senior housing projects.
• Strong, established relationships      within the senior housing capital markets ecosystem.
• Acquisition experience strongly      preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling and      analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation,      communication, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple      projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a      passion for mission-driven senior living.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial & Analytical Acumen
• Relationship Building
• Negotiation & Deal Execution
• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Market Insight & Foresight

Working Conditions

• Hybrid or office-based .
• Travel required for site visits,      partner meetings, and industry events.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate,      Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience      in senior housing development, real estate investments, or capital      markets.
• Demonstrated success structuring      complex capital deals for senior housing projects.
• Strong, established relationships      within the senior housing capital markets ecosystem.
• Acquisition experience strongly      preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling and      analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation,      communication, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple      projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a      passion for mission-driven senior living.