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Ascent Developer Solutions · 5 hours ago

Vice President, Loan Officer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform serving real estate developers nationwide. The Vice President, Loan Officer is responsible for driving loan originations in the real estate construction and bridge lending segment, acquiring and closing new clients while managing relationships with existing clients.

Financial ServicesReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Drive construction and bridge business purpose loan origination by acquiring and closing new borrowers from various sources, including company leads, referrals, and industry involvement, while achieving production goals

Cultivate and expand borrower relationships with Relationship Managers to increase lending volume

Clearly communicate Ascent Developer Solutions value proposition to existing and prospective borrowers

Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Sales Management to strengthen borrower relationships and ensure a seamless customer experience

Work with Sales Management and Credit teams on loan structuring, pricing, and borrower approvals, ensuring successful funding

Present borrower loan opportunities and approval packages to the appropriate authority and participate in Credit Review

Assist with data and document collection for loans and borrower approvals as needed

Guide loans through the vetting process and into the active pipeline in coordination with Relationship Managers and the Sales team

Support loan portfolio management, including post-closing conditions, covenant compliance, borrower renewals, loan extensions, construction loan tracking, and payoffs

Develop and implement strategies with Sales Management to drive loan volume growth

Utilize customer relationship analytics to monitor and assess borrower engagement and opportunities

Maintain regular contact with borrowers through meetings, calls, and emails

Represent Ascent Developer Solutions at networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences

Perform other duties and assist with projects as needed

Qualification

Construction lendingBridge lendingSales experienceFinancial processesProactive mindsetEffective communicationCollaborative environment

Required

Bachelors degree or better

5+ years of proven sales experience in construction and/or bridge lending

Strong understanding of construction real estate lending and financial processes

Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across departments and management levels

Experience in a highly collaborative environment, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, driving growth, and demonstrating leadership in problem-solving and innovation

Proactive, business-driven mindset with a focus on results