Learning and Development Manager New Encino, CA

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

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide L&D strategy
• Build competency frameworks and career paths
• Createcurriculum, 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& managerialdevelopment 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
• Design and deliver interviewer training
• Standardize hiring practices across the organization

Measurement & Analytics

• Track ROI of learning programs
• Continuouslyimprovebased on data

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development
• Experience buildingprogressiveL&D programs from scratch
• Strong facilitation and instructional design skills
• Experience with LMS platforms
• Executive presence and stakeholder management
• Strong collaboration and consultation approach
• Experience with LMS reporting and ROI analytics
• Fluent in AI adoption and application
• Passionate about cultivating learningcultures with commercial outcomes

Key Success Metrics

• Internal promotion rates
• Managereffectiveness scores
• Employee engagement (learning-related)
• Retention of high performers
• Reduction of Regrettable leavers

• This role works
  on-site from Ascent's Encino office, Monday - Thursday (Fridays are work-from-home).

Salary range is $130k-$145k per year, with a discretionary bonus adding up to 20% per year.

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.

As set forth in Ascent Developer Solutions’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.