Appraisal & Evaluation Program Manager

Security First Bank in; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & Disability Insurance

Professional Development & Career Grow

Job summary

Security First Bank is seeking an experienced Appraisal & Evaluation Program Manager to oversee the bank's appraisal and collateral valuation program. The role ensures regulatory compliance, vendor management, and risk controls independent of loan production.

The ideal candidate has strong regulatory knowledge and risk management expertise, with experience overseeing diverse collateral valuations and the ability to train lending and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five to ten years of experience in banking, appraisal management, credit administration, compliance, risk management, or real estate valuation.
• Strong knowledge of appraisal regulations, FIRREA, USPAP, and Interagency Appraisal Guidelines.
• Experience with commercial, agricultural, residential, and construction collateral valuations preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and appraisal management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bank's appraisal and evaluation program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, USPAP standards, and internal policies.
• Oversee appraisal ordering, vendor relationships, quality control reviews, and collateral valuation risk management activities.
• Review appraisals and evaluations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, while identifying and addressing valuation-related concerns.
• Monitor regulatory changes, support audits and examinations, and implement program enhancements as needed.
• Provide guidance and training to lending, credit, and operations teams while maintaining independence from loan production and credit approval functions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Appraisal management systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lincoln Red Rock - Lincoln, NE 68516, Position Type: Full-time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Banking, Ready to take the next step in your banking career?We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Appraisal & Evaluation Program Manager to oversee the Bank's appraisal and collateral valuation program. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing appraisal vendors, mitigating collateral valuation risk, and maintaining an effective appraisal review process independent of loan production activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, risk management expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Why Security First Bank

At Security First Bank and Security First Insurance, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses, and agricultural operations succeed since 1898. As a locally owned financial services organization, we're committed to building lasting relationships, serving our communities, and investing in our employees.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of an organization that values integrity, teamwork, professional growth, and make a positive impact every day.

Benefits

At Security First, we believe investing in our employees is just as important as investing in our communities. Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Bank's appraisal and evaluation program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, USPAP standards, and internal policies.
• Oversee appraisal ordering, vendor relationships, quality control reviews, and collateral valuation risk management activities.
• Review appraisals and evaluations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, while identifying and addressing valuation-related concerns.
• Monitor regulatory changes, support audits and examinations, and implement program enhancements as needed.
• Provide guidance and training to lending, credit, and operations teams while maintaining independence from loan production and credit approval functions.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five to ten years of experience in banking, appraisal management, credit administration, compliance, risk management, or real estate valuation.
• Strong knowledge of appraisal regulations, FIRREA, USPAP, and Interagency Appraisal Guidelines.
• Experience with commercial, agricultural, residential, and construction collateral valuations preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and appraisal management systems.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Security First Bank is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, minority / female / disabled / veteran / gender identity / sexual orientation.