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# Relationship Manager, Manufactured Communities at Ascent Developer Solutions

- **Company:** Ascent Developer Solutions
- **Location:** Encino, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-05-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ascentds/jobs/4239567009

## 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 Work.

- Work closely with Credit, Operations, Construction, and Valuations teams to facilitate a seamless process and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
- Oversee client onboarding, setting expectations around loan structure, due diligence, and closing timelines
- Coordinate workflow across Credit, Underwriting, Construction, and Operations to ensure efficient execution of loans.
- Lead periodic team huddles to actively manage opportunities in the Sales POD pipeline, ensuring timely receipt of borrower, property, and operational information (e.g., rent rolls, utility structures, park-owned homes, and occupancy data).
- Effectively communicate Ascent’s value proposition to existing and prospective borrowers.
- Collaborate with Loan Officers, Sales Management, and Credit teams on loan/deal analysis, structuring, packaging, pricing, and borrower approvals, incorporating MHC-specific underwriting factors.
- Structure loans for existing borrowers, ensuring alignment with credit standards and risk considerations unique to manufactured housing communities.
- Assist Loan Officers in presenting new loan opportunities and borrower approval packages, including analysis of sponsor experience, community performance, and operational risk factors.
- Develop a strong understanding of each borrower’s portfolio and assist with portfolio performance, risk monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Manage the collection of borrower financials and property-level reporting such as occupancy trends, tenant turnover, infrastructure condition, and capital improvement needs.
- Oversee post-closing requirements, including covenant compliance, loan extensions, modifications, and annual renewals, ensuring alignment with asset performance.
- Monitor borrower exposure, loan performance, interest reserves, and servicing updates, partnering with Credit to ensure timely payments and risk mitigation.
- Maintain consistent communication with borrowers, including sponsors and owner-operators to foster long-term relationships and identify growth opportunities.
- Participate in industry networking activities, including conferences and events focused on manufactured housing and related sectors.
- Perform other functions and assist with additional projects as assigned by Sales or Credit/Risk Management.

Your Skills and Experience.

- 5+ years of experience in construction, bridge, or business purpose lending, with exposure to manufactured housing communities or similar asset classes preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain a California Real Estate license is preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufactured housing community operations and underwriting
- Proven experience in a sales and client relationship management environment, working with sponsors and owner-operators.
- Excellent customer service skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage sophisticated borrowers and stakeholders.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems, and financial analysis tools.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Ability to multi-task and operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment.
- Experience negotiating and reviewing loan documentation is highly preferred.

The Pay

- Salary for this role is $140,000-$175,000 annually plus eligibility for a 20% bonus.

The Work Environment

- This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino office, Monday - Thursday (Fridays are work-from-home).
- Full-time, 40 hours per week; must be available for occasional overtime.
- Some nights and weekends required.

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. [builtin.com/company/ascent-developer-solutions](https://builtin.com/company/ascent-developer-solutions)

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