Director, Compliance Officer

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 Role

The Director, Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance with Ascent Developer Solutions. Working with the General Counsel, this role involves serving as a subject matter expert for regulatory and lending compliance, filing State and Federal reports including HMDA (Reg C), Mortgage Call Reports, and Licensing Reports, leading marketing compliance initiatives, developing and maintaining compliance policies and procedures, acting as a licensing and regulatory liaison, and implementing corrective action.

The Work

This role is responsible for ensuring compliance across Ascent Developer Solutions. This includes a proactive and risk-oriented individual who has experience with a growing company, as the compliance needs will adapt as the company continues to grow. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will provide compliance recommendations that include setting policies and procedures, training, maintenance of compliance oriented workstreams, testing, and corrective action. This is an amazing opportunity for a growth-oriented individual who is excited to shape a compliance function.

• Maintain company licensing, including managing renewal processes.
• Evaluate, create, and adapt compliance policies and procedures.
• Review compliance training and make training recommendations.
• File State and Federal Reports including HMDA, Call Reports, and others as needed.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance changes and communicate to the organization.
• Assist with organization maintenance.
• Serve as a liaison with outside constituents including regulators, licensing agencies, outside counsel, and others.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as needed.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal certificate and experience preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in lending or financial services
• Proven lending compliance experience
• 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, growth- and risk-oriented mindset with a focus on results

The Pay

Salary range is $130.000-$150,000 per year with a discretionary bonus of 25% per year

The Work Environment

• This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino office at least 1x/week, preferably 4x/week (Fridays are work-from-home).
• Full-time, 40 hours per week; must be available for occasional overtime.
• Some nights and weekends required.

Ascent's Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, four dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, and other optional benefits to choose from.

Ascent's 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.

The pay range for this role is:

130,000 - 150,000 USD per year (Los Angeles, CA)