Zions Bancorporation · 1 day ago
Appraisal Review Manager - Residential - UT, CO, TX, AZ, NV
Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. The Appraisal Review Manager will work within Real Estate Technical Services to support daily operations, focusing on managing residential appraisal reviews and enhancing operational efficiencies.
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Responsibilities
The Appraisal Review Manager is responsible for the residential appraisal review area and serves as liaison, efficiency expert and problem-solver between loan production and the residential Appraisal Review Department
Participates in the automation of the appraisal procurement, review, scoring and system monitoring process to ensure industry “best practices” and provide a competitive advantage
Manages the daily operations, focusing on increasing reliability, accuracy and efficiencies relating to procurement and review of residential real estate appraisals for consumer and mortgage lending, across all regions
May be required to perform appraisal reviews
Develops, administers, and manages the training of the appraisal review specialists, for both direct reports and applicable bank staff
Manages the consumer and mortgage lending “appraisal dispute” function for consumer and mortgage lending customers
Resolves appraisal disputes and appraiser or client complaints, as necessary
Performs project management leadership functions as a project manager or team member, as needed
May be responsible to drive process improvement initiatives, including gathering and documenting business requirements
Strong project management experience and data analytics proficiency preferred
Possesses proficiency in MS Office, as well as experience in Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and TEAMS. Proficiency in SQL and Python, preferred
Assists in all phases of third-party supplier risk management life cycle for valuation services vendors
Keeps abreast of industry knowledge and regulations pertaining to appraisal methodology and secondary mortgage market policies and procedures to ensure both regulatory and investor compliance
Provides oversight to executive management by developing and providing various departmental reports, as necessary, to department management
Facilitates the efficient integration of all applicable operating systems
Responsible to ensure compliance with bank policies, federal regulations and USPAP standards. Ensures that appraisals are consistent with regulations
Responsible for interpreting and implementing current regulations
May also order appraisals to control costs, ensure independence between loan and appraisal departments and give proper instructions for the appraisers
Responsible for hiring, transfers, terminations, and performance evaluations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related fields
6+ years of directly related appraisal, credit, or financial analysis or equivalent
Management experience required
Certified Residential Appraiser license required at a minimum
Requires advanced knowledge of appraisals, appraisal practices, principles, applications, and methods
Advanced knowledge of audit procedures, legal and regulatory requirements
Must possess applicable appraisal licensing, valuation experience and requisite mortgage and consumer lending knowledge to facilitate the efficient integration of all applicable operating systems
Must have strong management, client relations and communication skills, both written and verbal
Must possess advanced analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with internal and external clients
Preferred
Management experience at a federally regulated institution preferred
Professional appraisal association designation preferred
Strong project management experience and data analytics proficiency preferred
Proficiency in SQL and Python, preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
Company
Zions Bancorporation
Zions Bancorporation is a financial services company involved in SBA lending, public finance advisory services, and agricultural finance.
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Funding
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$1.09B2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2013-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $87.9M
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