--- title: 'Learning and Development Manager at Ascent Developer Solutions' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/learning-and-development-manager-ascent-developer-solutions-encino-t9vmm4ay9xf7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Learning and Development Manager at Ascent Developer Solutions - **Company:** Ascent Developer Solutions - **Location:** Encino, CA - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ascentds/jobs/4364031009 ## Job description ## About Ascent Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies. The L&D Manager will build and lead Ascent University, designing and executing scalable learning programs that enhance leadership capability, employee performance, and organizational growth. This role will partner closely with leadership, HR, and business leaders to align development initiatives with strategic priorities. ## Key Responsibilities Strategy & Program Design - Develop and execute enterprise-wide L&D strategy - Design core programs (onboarding, functional/role specific, manager, executive, HiPo) - Build competency frameworks and career paths - Create curriculum, through partnership with SMEs Program Delivery - Facilitate workshops and learning sessions - Manage external vendors and coaches - Oversee LMS and learning content Leadership Development - Build executive & managerial development programs (new managers- executive) - Implement 360 feedback and coaching - Support succession planning Talent Development - Launch and manage HiPo program - Build internship and early talent programs Hiring Excellence - Design and deliver interviewer training - Standardize hiring practices across the organization Measurement & Analytics - Define KPIs (engagement, retention, promotion rates) - Track ROI of learning programs - Continuously improve based on data ## Qualifications - 5–10+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development - Experience building progressive L&D programs from scratch - Strong facilitation and instructional design skills - Experience with LMS platforms - Executive presence and stakeholder management - Strong program management skills - Strong collaboration and consultation approach - Experience with LMS reporting and ROI analytics - Fluent in AI adoption and application - Passionate about cultivating learning cultures with commercial outcomes ## Key Success Metrics - New hire time-to-productivity - Internal promotion rates - Manager effectiveness scores - Employee engagement (learning-related) - Retention of high performers - Reduction of Regrettable leavers The Work Environment - This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino office, Monday - Thursday (Fridays are work-from-home). Salary Range Salary range is $130k-$145k per year, with a discretionary bonus adding up to 20% per year. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose. Our Pledge We pledge to be fair and considerate in hiring and promoting individuals, ensuring everyone can contribute their fullest potential regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances. By promoting equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society. At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed. Thank you for joining us on our journey towards a more inclusive future. ## About Ascent Developer Solutions ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ascent Developer Solutions is a private lending and institutional debt platform that provides customized short-term financing solutions for top-tier single-family, homebuilder, and multi-family developers. - **Entity Type**: Private (funded via Private Equity round) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles (Encino), California, United States - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Robert Wasmund ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Financial Services (Real Estate Lending / Private Credit) - Target customers: B2B — top-tier single-family developers, homebuilders, multi-family developers, and residential real estate investors - Mission or purpose statement: To offer developers an efficient and streamlined advantage through customized financing solutions, proprietary software, and data-driven insights. The company was founded "For Developers. By Developers." ## Products & Services - **Single-Family Luxury Loans**: Short-term secured loans for the purchase, renovation, and construction of luxury, market-rate, multi-property, and short-term rental assets. - **Homebuilder Loans**: Build-for-sale and build-to-rent project financing for homebuilders. - **Multi-Family Loans**: Financing for mixed-use, for-rent, and for-sale multi-family assets, including manufactured housing communities. - **Bridge Financing**: Post-completion bridge loans for developers transitioning projects to permanent financing. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Private Equity round led by Elliott Management Corp. (July 2024); the management team has collectively originated **over $20 billion** in loans across **20,000+ loan originations**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investor is **Elliott Management Corp.** (via Elliott Investment Management L.P.), a major global investment firm. - **Growth Signals**: - Rapid headcount growth: +89.5% year-over-year, now at 81 employees - Active expansion into New England with a new Boston office - Featured closings include a $39 million facility for a development parcel in the Inland Empire and a $14.25 million bridge loan for a 290-unit rental portfolio in Houston - 13 active job postings (as of mid-2026), with job posting volume up +116.7% year-over-year ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Industry Expertise**: Founded by Robert Wasmund, with an executive leadership team that collectively represents **200+ years** of hands-on industry experience and a proven track record of scaling private loan origination platforms. - **Proprietary Technology**: The company leverages its own proprietary software and data product suites to streamline the lending process, doing the "heavy lifting" so team members can focus on high-value work. - **Strong Capital Backing**: Backed by Elliott Management Corp., providing significant institutional credibility and capital access. - **Niche Focus**: Specializes exclusively in top-tier developers, allowing for deep domain expertise and tailored solutions that generalist lenders cannot easily replicate. ## Strategic Focus - **National Expansion**: Actively expanding beyond California into new markets, including the New England region (Boston office). - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across multiple functions (sales, technology, legal, operations) to support rapid growth. - **Technology Investment**: Continuing to build out proprietary software and data analytics capabilities to maintain a competitive edge in loan origination and servicing. - **Product Diversification**: Expanding into manufactured housing community lending and other specialized real estate asset classes. ## Why Work Here - **High-Growth Environment**: The company is in a rapid scaling phase (89.5% headcount growth YoY), offering employees the chance to grow their careers alongside the business. - **Data-Driven Culture**: Ascent emphasizes leveraging data and insights for informed decision-making, making roles "more impactful and rewarding" — a strong draw for analytical talent. - **Innovation & Adaptability**: The company describes itself as "constantly innovating & adapting" to provide new products and market opportunities, giving employees exposure to new skills and challenges. - **Work Policy**: In-office (on-site) at the Encino, Los Angeles headquarters and the new Boston office. Employees work from physical offices. - **Notable Perks**: Recognition programs like the "Apex Award for Employee Excellence"; emphasis on career growth and skill development. - **Engineering/Culture Highlights**: The technology team (led by SVP of Technology John Issa) is building proprietary tools that directly impact the business. Roles like Senior Data Engineer and Senior Data Scientist are actively posted, indicating a strong technical backbone and investment in data infrastructure. ## Sources 1. [ascentds.com](https://www.ascentds.com/) 2. [ascentds.com/about-us](https://www.ascentds.com/about-us) 3. [ascentds.com/careers](https://www.ascentds.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/ascent-developer-solutions](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascent-developer-solutions) 5. 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