Commercial Appraisal Review Officer

Fulton Bank • Columbia, MD

29d • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time career opportunity that can be remote within the Fulton Bank footprint as follows: DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA.
Assists in the development and coordination of the corporate appraisal policy and appraisal review program for Fulton Financial Corporation, its subsidiaries and bank affiliates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Guides all levels of management and affiliate bank staff relative to the risk management of complex real estate collateral to ensure protection in the matters of real estate evaluations. Performs an independent review of real estate appraisals of increased complexity for compliance with regulatory requirements and recommends action to achieve compliance for unacceptable appraisal reports. Assists management by researching and disseminating changes in the laws and regulations governing appraisal requirements throughout Fulton Financial Corporation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Relevant degree pertaining to the essential duties of this role. (Required)
• 5 or more years Appraisal development and review. (Required)
• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification. (Required)

Responsibilities

• Performs an independent review of real estate appraisals of increased complexity for compliance with regulatory requirements and recommends action to achieve compliance for unacceptable appraisal reports. Performing a detailed review of appraisals of increased complexity ordered on behalf of Fulton Financial Corporation or another acceptable financial institution. Ensuring that residential and commercial appraisals are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and within bank policy. Proposing solutions to identified appraisal deficiencies. Working with account officers, relationship managers and senior credit officers on valuation issues and concerns.
• Assists in guiding all levels of management and affiliate bank staff relative to the risk management of complex real estate collateral to ensure protection of the bank’s interests in the matters of real estate evaluations. Reviewing transaction information to understand the risk profile and determine the appropriate level of due diligence required to meeting regulatory and policy standards. Responding to inquires from affiliate bank staff involving corporate appraisal policy and compliance with laws and regulations. Reviewing the qualifications and sample reports of appraisers seeking to be added to the corporate approved appraiser list and recommending deleting those not meeting policy standards.
• Assists in the development and coordination of the corporate appraisal policy and appraisal review program for Fulton Financial Corporation, its subsidiaries and bank affiliates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Providing guidance to each affiliate management for the process of appraisal ordering to comply with laws and regulations governing appraisal requirements. Developing tools for staff such as checklists and reference guides to staff in complying with the appraisal program requirements. Recommending training needs and participating in training sessions related to the appraisal policy and appraisal review program for Fulton Financial Corporation. Establishing lines of communication with professional appraisal resources to allow for discussion regarding the appraisal review process. Acting as mentor and providing training for other appraisal department staff.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned by management.

Benefits

• medical plans with prescription drug coverage
• flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen
• dental and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time
• disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave
• adoption assistance
• educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level