Horizon Bank · 1 month ago
Administrative Assistant - Appraisal and Environmental Services
Columbus, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expHorizon Bank is seeking an Administrative Assistant for their Appraisal Services Department. The role involves providing administrative support related to valuation and environmental products, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide general administrative support to the Manager, Appraisal and Environmental Services and Real Estate Valuation Specialists as requested
Obtain environmental documents and reports from internal and external sources
Create electronic files and ensure all required documents are contained in the files
Order internal and external appraisals, appraisal reviews, evaluations, and validations throughout the footprint of the bank
Create a Scope of Work for new appraisal assignments and obtain competitive bids from appraisers
Monitor department mailboxes and communicate as necessary with appraisers, environmental professionals, vendors, credit analysts, loan processors, and lenders
Complete file uploads and distribute completed environmental memos, appraisals, appraisal reviews, evaluations, and validations to appropriate systems and individuals
Provide technical assistance regarding department selected vendors to appraisers, credit analysts, loan processors, and lenders
Provide real estate market information to credit analysts, loan processors, and lenders as needed
Maintain the valuation and environmental department pipeline reports (appraisal, environmental, policy exception); create and distribute reports as scheduled
Maintain list of reports prepared with frequency and distribution requirements
Maintain the list of, and file documentation for the approved vendors related to the environmental department
Report suspicious transactions or unusual occurrences to supervisor
Perform all work in compliance with established regulations, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and instructions
Maintain customer confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information private and confidential
Participate in ongoing skill, compliance, risk management and security training as required for the position and apply knowledge in daily tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years' experience processing equipment, real estate, mortgage, consumer, commercial and/or small business loans
Knowledge of agency guidelines and industry standards as they relate to mortgage, consumer, commercial and/or small business lending
Exceptional organization, time management and follow-up skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, bank employees and outside service providers
Ability to follow detailed instructions and a wide range of procedures requiring sound judgment
Ability to perform complex mathematical computations using various business machines and/or computers
Must have proficient typing and computer skills
Ability to learn and become proficient in new software
Preferred
College degree in business, finance, real estate, accounting, economics or related field of study preferred
Specialized knowledge of real estate theory, principles, terminology and collateral valuation methods is strongly preferred
Advanced Excel, Word, Power Point and internet research skills preferred and knowledge of SharePoint and Tableau software would be helpful
Company
Horizon Bank
Horizon is a community bank serving Northern and Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$203.5M2025-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2025-08-21Post Ipo Equity· $103.5M
2001-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Thomas Prame
Chief Executive Officer
John R. Stewart
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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