Full-Time
Director of Capital Markets
Posted on 8/29/2025
Ryan Companies
1,001-5,000 employees
Full-service real estate development and management
Compensation Overview
$160k - $190k/yr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more
More locations: Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in business or real estate is a plus.
- 7-10+ years real estate capital markets related experience.
- Craft and articulate the 'story of why' for a real estate asset to a broker or buyer.
- Ability to effectively present and explain the strengths and challenges of real estate projects to capital sources.
- Ability to interpret business terms of loan, sale, and joint venture documents and make recommendations based on that understanding.
- Ability to interpret leases and distill the important items for buyers and lenders, make recommendations of alternative language, and negotiate with outside parties.
- Proven financial skills, knowledge of project costs and feasibility.
- Ability to manage the process of generating high-end investment offering including the synthesizing of a powerful executive summary.
- Strong proficiency with Excel, including creation and modification of worksheets and workbooks.
- Ability to underwrite and provide valuation and feasibility analysis for any commercial real estate asset.
- Ability to work with capital sources to provide the required analysis and information.
- Support the capitalization of identified development projects with JV equity (or equivalent to complete the capital stack).
- Establish and maintain relationships with institutional capital providers.
- Provide accurate, timely underwriting guidance and manage the sale of identified assets.
- Fully implement and follow the department capital plan including the tracking of assigned capital providers and the sourcing of new ones. Track with capital providers as they come through our markets.
- Collaborate with Ryan developers to help in their pursuit of projects. Provide exceptional cap rate guidance and developer support.
- Have strong internal working relationships with department analysts, asset and portfolio management teams, Ryan developers, Ryan legal staff, and Ryan accountants.
- Serve as capital markets point person on non-bank project capitalizations for identified projects including frequent communication regarding progress, risks and opportunities of capital pursuit with capital markets senior VP.
- Collaborate with corporate marketing team to develop to produce best-in-class marketing materials.
- Proficient in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively work independently, as well as with others in a collaborative environment and matrix organizational structure.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage time to effectively meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and quality with a strong focus on customer service and appropriate sense of urgency and good judgment in varied situations.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site as well as maintain regular attendance during required work hours.
- Commitment to Ryan Values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Stewardship, Family, Excellence and Fun.
Ryan Companies US, Inc. is a national commercial real estate firm that provides development, architecture & engineering, construction, and real estate management services. It operates with a full, integrated delivery method that manages a project from concept and design through construction and ongoing property management, offering build-to-suit developments and complex urban mixed-use properties across sectors like industrial, healthcare, retail, and senior living. Its revenue comes from service fees and from developing and selling its own assets. The company differentiates itself by offering a single-source-of-accountability, end-to-end solutions that reduce risk and build long-term client relationships. The goal is to deliver value to clients by coordinating all project stages under one roof and maintaining ongoing partnerships across multiple projects.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1938
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Data centers offer Ryan a high-growth, utility-intensive development lane.
- Industrial brownfield revitalization creates repeatable value in supply-constrained urban submarkets.
- Southeast charter-school work expands Ryan’s foothold in education development.
What critics are saying
- Minnesota litigation already delayed Ryan’s Pine Island data center project.
- Lakeland commissioners signaled backlash after Ryan's data-center proposal surfaced with few details.
- Speculative industrial and single-partner education deals expose Ryan to lease-up and counterpart risk.
What makes Ryan Companies unique
- Ryan integrates development, architecture, engineering, construction, and property management in-house.
- Since 1938, Ryan has sold a single-source delivery model that reduces client risk.
- Its national platform spans industrial, healthcare, retail, senior living, and mixed-use projects.
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Proposed Lakeland data center 'nowhere near' scale of Fort Meade site. Lakeland Ledger May 29, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ET Public outcry over a proposal to build a data center in southwest Lakeland has shocked city commissioners, who were largely unaware the plans existed. Lakeland-based engineering firm Kimley-Horn submitted a conceptual site plan to the city May 5 to build a data center for Ryan Companies U.S. Inc. off of Old Tampa highway and Wilkerson Road, as first reported by LkldNow. "We have received an application that indicates some form of data center," City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said. "That is about all we know. We do not have any details on that, we have no idea what kind of city services would have to be provided to that."
Ryan breaks ground on Academy of Classical Education at Covington in Louisiana. March 20, 2026 Ryan Companies US, Inc., in conjunction with Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), marks a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the Academy of Classical Education at Covington, a state-of-the-art, 69,000-square-foot educational campus, in Covington, Louisiana. Located in St. Tammany Parish, the K-8 public charter school is scheduled to open early August 2026. The new, tuition-free school addresses the high demand for more educational options in a growing community. It is the first public charter school in the area to offer a classical education. Expected to launch at full enrollment, the future-ready campus will include flexible and collaborative environments, such as athletic facilities, open learning spaces and specialty break-out rooms, as well as dedicated labs for science, art and music. Ryan will serve as the builder with Red Apple Development as the site's developer. Construction began last summer and will be completed ahead of the next academic year. The Academy of Classical Education at Covington offers a classical, liberal arts-based education focused on academic excellence, character development and civic virtue. Instruction is grounded in the Trivium - Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric - and supported by a technology-enhanced, personalized learning model that strengthens, rather than replaces, traditional teaching. Students, known as scholars, engage with classic literature, language instruction at all grade levels, Socratic discussion and service-learning while guided by the school's Beacons of Virtue: prudence, fortitude, temperance and justice. "This project represents more than a testament to our strong relationship with CSUSA," said Nathan Golik, south central region president at Ryan Companies. "Showcasing Ryan's expertise as a premier builder in the core education sector, the development reinforces our commitment to delivering modern educational centers. The Academy of Classical Education at Covington will create lasting value and become a source of pride for the Covington community." The Academy of Classical Education at Covington is part of Ryan's growing presence in the Southeast in the K-12 market. Also, along with CSUSA and RAD, Ryan delivered three charter schools in fall 2025, including Discovery School at Myrtle Beach in Conway, S.C.; Vermillion Charter Academy in Maurice, La.; and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy Middle School in Lafayette, La.
Nathan Golik joins Ryan as South Central region president. Ryan Companies Inc. is thrilled to announce the addition of Nathan Golik as president of its South Central region. Nathan will oversee real estate development and construction efforts across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Anchored by its offices in Austin and Dallas, Texas, its South Central region is a key market for Ryan, where more than 2 million square feet of projects are under construction. "It is a true honor to join Ryan and lead our mission to deliver exceptional value to clients and communities across the South Central region," Nathan said. "I am deeply committed to cultivating strong relationships with our talented teams, long-standing partners and new clients as we bring life to meaningful projects that leave a lasting, positive impact." Nathan most recently worked at NexCore Group as executive vice president. He brings more than 25 years of experience to Ryan, leading over $2 billion in healthcare, office and data center developments nationwide. He has built a strong reputation for his leadership in commercial development, with deep expertise spanning transaction structuring, client development, financial underwriting, entitlement procurement and project management. In his previous role, he led the successful pursuit of up to five medical office building developments for a major health system in South Carolina. He also secured preferred developer status with a nationally recognized cancer care operator, resulting in the development of three cancer centers totaling more than $75 million in capitalization. "We are very excited to have Nathan as the new leader for our South Central region," said Julie Ferguson, its Southern Division President. "His outstanding reputation in development, relationships with key stakeholders and unwavering commitment to community impact make him an exceptional addition to our team. Nathan's dedication to professional excellence and stewardship reflects the values we hold at Ryan and will drive meaningful growth across the region and company." Nathan is a graduate of Baylor University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is an active member of The Salesmanship Club of Dallas and served as the chairman of the board of trustees at The Covenant School in Dallas. He is also a long-time member and former chairman of The Associate Leadership Council for The Real Estate Council in Dallas. Since 2012, Ryan Companies Inc. has been an established leader in the South Central region, delivering transformative projects and earning a reputation for its work across multiple sectors including industrial, office, multifamily, senior living and retail. Ryan Companies Inc. has completed several noteworthy projects in recent years including ATX Tower, Grand Living at the Grove and Rivette Tower, all located in Austin. Other prominent projects completed in the region include Ryan Tower in Plano, Texas, The Village at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas and the Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center in Dallas.
Ryan helps launch a new industry playbook for climate-resilient development. The commercial real estate (CRE) landscape is facing unprecedented challenges. In 2024 alone, insured losses from natural disasters hit $137 billion, and with commercial property insurance premiums surging 88% in the last five years, the financial risks associated with climate change have never been more apparent. A reactive, compliance-based approach is no longer sufficient. Recognizing the urgent need for a unified, proactive strategy, Ryan Companies Inc. joined forces with industry leaders The Resiliency Company, JLL and the Urban Land Institute to launch a first-of-its-kind resource: "From Vulnerability to Value: A Risk Mitigation Playbook to Drive Resilient Development." This free playbook represents a fundamental shift in mindset for the CRE industry, transforming climate resilience from a perceived cost into a core driver of asset value, investor confidence, and long-term profitability. Drawing on the collective insights of 55 leaders across design, construction, finance and insurance, the playbook provides a clear and actionable framework for identifying, assessing and mitigating climate-related risks throughout the entire development lifecycle. It addresses both physical risks, such as flooding and wildfires, as well as transition risks driven by shifting regulations and technology. As a national developer, designer and builder, Ryan Companies Inc. is dedicated to creating spaces where people can thrive. A key part of that commitment is guiding and enabling its clients to build more sustainable and resilient projects for the future. Its involvement in this coalition was driven by a need for a more transparent and collaborative approach to risk management. "We recognized a collective need for a cross-sector resource that allows all stakeholders to work together and have more transparent discussions around navigating and proactively preparing for climate risk," said Joe Rozza, its Chief Sustainability Officer. "This playbook, which outlines best practices and supportive tools, is the most cohesive document we have at our disposal to evaluate joint mitigation options and decide the right next steps in creating a more climate-resistant CRE industry." This initiative challenges the long-held belief that sustainability must come at a premium. Instead, it offers a practical approach for leveraging climate resilience to gain a competitive advantage, leading to premium valuations and increased access to capital. The complete CRE Playbook is now available for download at: https://resiliency.com/climate-risk-management-playbook
Ryan Companies US Inc. has moved into a new downtown office space at Kingston Yard, marking 35 years of operations in Cedar Rapids.