Senior Commercial Real Estate Review Appraiser

U.S. Bank • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Manage commercial real estate appraisal process for assigned market area(s). Engage appropriate appraisers and appraisals for complex commercial real estate property types and transactions. Review appraisal reports for compliance with bank policy and procedures, USPAP, and federal and state regulations. In a timely and professional manner, resolve deficiencies with appraisal reports. When requested, assist Regional Manager and or Chief Appraiser with national portfolios, warehouse lines, staff training and special valuation issues or projects. Manage and prioritize pending and active appraisal reviews so as to meet lending deadlines. Manage external vendor panel for assigned region. Consult and advise bank staff regarding real estate appraisal policy and procedures and state and federal appraisal regulations. Maintain review productivity and quality control measurements in-line with department benchmarks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically more than eight years of applicable experience
• Advanced knowledge of banking regulations governing appraisals and Real Estate lending activities and appraisal valuation methodology and techniques
• Well-developed organizational planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
• Considerable understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
• Strong analytical, process facilitation and project management skills
• Effective presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Effective relationship building and negotiation skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Applicable professional certifications

Nice To Haves

• Ten or more years of experience in real estate appraisal activities with significant commercial appraisal experience.
• State Certified General License
• MAI or AI-GRS designation or candidacy

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial real estate appraisal process for assigned market area(s).
• Engage appropriate appraisers and appraisals for complex commercial real estate property types and transactions.
• Review appraisal reports for compliance with bank policy and procedures, USPAP, and federal and state regulations.
• In a timely and professional manner, resolve deficiencies with appraisal reports.
• Assist Regional Manager and or Chief Appraiser with national portfolios, warehouse lines, staff training and special valuation issues or projects.
• Manage and prioritize pending and active appraisal reviews so as to meet lending deadlines.
• Manage external vendor panel for assigned region.
• Consult and advise bank staff regarding real estate appraisal policy and procedures and state and federal appraisal regulations.
• Maintain review productivity and quality control measurements in-line with department benchmarks.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees