Director/Manager, Learning and Development

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 Director/Manager, L&D 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 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.