Commercial Review Appraiser - Irvine, United States - FIRST FOUNDATION BANK

FIRST FOUNDATION BANK

Verified Company

Irvine, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Summary:
This position is responsible for providing appraisal services to First Foundation Banks' lending community. Engages appraisals from the pre-selected vendor list and reviews commercial appraisals with responsibility for the assignment workflow. Assigns environmental report tasks to the outsourced vendors and monitors environmental workflow for each task assigned. In charge of quality control of the appraiser panel and monitor appraisers for performance on a periodic basis.

The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Other rewards may include annual performance-based bonuses and wellness days.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a First Foundation Inc. position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an Employment Visa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify, request, and manage all commercial real estate appraisals
Review and approve complex real estate appraisals for USPAP compliance, as well as the appropriateness of value conclusion
Manage the approved appraiser panel, which is periodically submitted to the Board for confirmation
Research and compile environmental reports from outsourced vendors and monitor workflow through the completion
Acts as a resource for credit and production on appraisal issues, regulatory requirements, and valuation questions
Assist Special Assets and/or Credit with impairment analysis for real estate secured credits as needed
Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job functions and applies to designated job responsibilities knowledge may be gained through coursework and onthejob training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
Adhere to all Bank policies, procedures, and compliance regulations; complete all required annual and jobspecific training
Coach, mentor, or train others
Embrace the mission, vision, and values of the Company; actively learn, demonstrate, and foster Company culture through communication and action
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 10 to 12 years of related review appraisal experience; solid experience reviewing commercial real estate appraisals
Must be a licensed or certified appraiser and have performed these functions for another FDIC or OCCsupervised bank or as a review specialist on a fee basis for lending institutions

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of appraisal policies, procedures, practices, and documentation
Strong knowledge of RE Appraisal software programs
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage internal and external customer relationships
Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or have the interest in learning to train and present
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Organized and detailed, selfmanaging and selfmotivated
Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel, and other business machines

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

First Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, and status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.