Appraisal Specialist (CRE)

LeoForce; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

LeoForce in Lakewood, CA is seeking a Senior Appraisal Specialist to govern the bank's appraisal process from bid solicitation to final delivery and acceptance of reports.

You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate collateral valuation risk while supporting safe lending practices. The role requires a CGREA license, 10+ years in CRE appraisal and 5+ years leading appraisal functions within a financial institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Real Estate, or related field.
• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license required; MAI designation preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial real estate appraisal experience.
• 5+ years managing an appraisal function within a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Govern the bank's appraisal process from bid solicitation through final delivery and acceptance of reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and policy requirements and mitigate collateral valuation risk.
• Support safe lending practices through accurate appraisals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license

MAI designation preferred

Job description

Job Description

Lakewood,CA, US

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $50 - $70 per hour

Job Details

The Appraisal Specialist is responsible for governance of the Bank’s appraisal process, from bid solicitation through final delivery and acceptance of appraisal reports. This role ensures that all appraisal activities support safe lending practices, comply with applicable regulatory and policy requirements, and effectively mitigate collateral valuation risk.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.


• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license required; MAI designation strongly preferred.


• 10+ years of commercial real estate appraisal experience.


• 5+ years’ experience managing an appraisal function or appraisal management process within a financial institution, preferably a regional bank organization.

A bit about us:

We are a well‑established California bank that has been in operation for over 100 years

Why join us?

• Flexible work environment

Benefits offered to contractors:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401k

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