Senior Vice President, Capital Markets

Capital Markets And Treasury LeaderAscent 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 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.

Build and manage relationships with rating agencies (KBRA, DBRS Morningstar, S&P, Fitch, Moody's), bank underwriters, trustees, custodians, etc. Establish and scale a programmatic whole-loan sale program and a loan participation program (par sales with retained servicing strip, premium sales, and gain-on-sale execution) across RTL and future term products Partner with Legal, Operations, Finance, and Technology to build the operational, accounting, and reporting infrastructure required for securitization at scale Ensure efficient execution from term sheet through closing Portfolio & Risk Alignment Collaborate with credit, underwriting, and portfolio management teams to align capital structures with asset performance Monitor market conditions and adjust funding strategies accordingly Lead asset-liability management (ALM) and interest-rate hedging across both floating-rate and fixed-rate products, including rate caps, swaps, and forward-starting hedges Monitor eligibility criteria, concentration limits, advance rates, and covenant baskets across all warehouse facilities and securitization vehicles Team Leadership Lead and develop both the Capital Markets and Treasury teams, ensuring strong coordination between funding strategy and liquidity management Build scalable processes, infrastructure, and controls across capital markets and treasury functions Mentor team members and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture Qualifications10–15+ years of experience in capital markets, treasury, structured finance, or private credit Proven track record raising capital and managing liquidity in a lending or specialty finance platform Deep understanding of residential and commercial real estate credit, with specific experience in private bridge, construction, or RTL lending, or adjacent specialty finance Strong existing network of institutional capital providers, including warehouse banks, CUSIP investors, insurance companies, pension funds, and credit funds Direct experience leading securitization programs (RTL, CRE CLO, RMBS, or residential whole-loan), warehouse facility origination and renegotiation, and structured credit products Demonstrated experience overseeing treasury operations, including liquidity and risk management Demonstrated ability to lead asset-liability management and interest-rate hedging programs in a multi-billion dollar lending platform Track record of scaling capital markets and treasury infrastructure (process, technology, controls, accounting and reporting) for institutional credibility and rating agency readiness Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred Preferred Experience Experience within a private lending platform, fintech lender, or specialty finance firm Familiarity with real estate bridge lending, construction lending, or asset-based finance Experience scaling both capital markets and treasury infrastructure in high-growth environments Familiarity 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 CompensationCompetitive base salary + performance-based bonus Long-term incentive/equity participation Comprehensive benefits package