Appraisal & Valuation Program Lead

Security First Bank; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage appraisal vendors, and mitigate valuation risk while maintaining an independent review process separate from loan production.

You will lead guidance and training for lending, credit, and operations teams, monitor regulatory changes, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Risk Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years of banking, appraisal management, credit administration, compliance, risk management, or real estate valuation experience.
• 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; proficient in MS 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, 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

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Appraisal management systems

Job description

Security First Bank is seeking an experienced Appraisal & Evaluation Program Manager to oversee the bank's appraisal and collateral valuation program. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage appraisal vendors, and mitigate valuation risk while maintaining an independent review process separate from loan production.

You will lead guidance and training for lending, credit, and operations teams, monitor regulatory changes, and support audits.