Appraisal & Evaluation Program Manager

Security First Bank•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Appraisal & Evaluation Program Manager oversees the Bank's appraisal and collateral valuation program. The role ensures regulatory compliance, manages appraisal vendors, mitigates collateral valuation risk, and maintains an effective appraisal review process independent of loan production activities. The position monitors regulatory developments, supports audits and examinations, and provides guidance and training to lending, credit, and operations teams. Security First Bank is a locally owned financial services organization serving individuals, families, businesses, and agricultural operations. It describes its workplace as valuing integrity, teamwork, professional growth, and community impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred.
Five to ten years of experience in banking, appraisal management, credit administration, compliance, risk management, or real estate valuation.
Strong knowledge of appraisal regulations, FIRREA, USPAP, and Interagency Appraisal Guidelines.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and appraisal management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial, agricultural, residential, and construction collateral valuations.

Responsibilities

Manage the Bank's appraisal and evaluation program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, USPAP standards, and internal policies.
Oversee appraisal ordering, vendor relationships, quality control reviews, and collateral valuation risk management activities.
Review appraisals and evaluations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and identify and address valuation-related concerns.
Monitor regulatory changes, support audits and examinations, and implement program enhancements as needed.
Provide guidance and training to lending, credit, and operations teams while maintaining independence from loan production and credit approval functions.