Senior Vice President, Capital Markets

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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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Capital Markets and Treasury leader to drive the strategy, execution, and expansion of the firm’s capital structure . This role will be responsible for sourcing, structuring, and managing institutional capital, while overseeing treasury operations to ensure optimal liquidity, funding efficiency, and risk management. Reporting to the CFO and coordinating closely with the CEO and General Counsel, this leader will own the buildout of the firm’s capital markets function from current state to programmatic securitizer, including launch of an inaugural securitization, development and ramp of whole-loan sale and/or participation programs, and evolution of the capital stack to support the firm’s full-lifecycle lending vision.

The ideal candidate brings deep relationships across institutional investors, direct experience leading securitization and whole-loan sale / participation programs, a strong track record in structured finance and credit markets, strong interdepartmental teamwork and collaboration, and the ability to align capital strategy, treasury management, and lending operations in a rapidly scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Strategy & Execution

• Develop and lead the firm’s capital markets strategy to support private lending originations and growth targets
• Structure and execute financing solutions, including warehouse facilities, securitizations, CRE CLOs, whole-loan sale programs, forward flow agreements, loan participations, and institutional partnerships
• Optimize cost of capital, liquidity, and leverage across the platform
• Lead the firm’s evolution from a balance-sheet warehouse funder to a programmatic securitization issuer, building a hybrid capital stack across warehouse, securitization, whole-loan sales, and loan participations to maximize capital velocity, ROE, and balance-sheet capacity
• Reduce guarantee structures over time through diversified funding strategies and negotiations with warehouse counterparties
• Define and execute the path to long-term capital products, including the development of an Agency correspondent lending program to support long-term takeout financing for the firm’s multifamily, manufactured housing, and homebuilder portfolios

Treasury Management

• Oversee the firm’s treasury function, including liquidity management, cash forecasting, and funding allocation
• Ensure efficient deployment of capital across lending programs and investment strategies
• Manage warehouse a

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with agency multifamily programs (FNMA DUS, Freddie Mac Optigo Seller/Servicer)

• Experience building or relaunching a securitization program from inception, including establishing rating agency relationships and operational readiness

Compensation

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Long-term incentive/equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead capital markets at a high-growth, institutionally-backed private lending platform with a multi-billion-dollar origination run-rate and a clear path to becoming a full-service private lender for top-tier residential developers
• Build the capital markets function from current state to programmatic securitizer – including launch of inaugural securitization, ramp of the whole-loan sale program, reduction of contingent liability, and evaluation of agency takeout
• Work alongside a proven leadership team with multi-cycle track records building and scaling national specialty finance and money-center bank lending platforms, in an entrepreneurial environment with direct visibility to the CEO, CFO, and the firm’s institutional equity sponsor

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include four health plans, two dental plans, health savings account with employer contribution, 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.