Credit Risk - Senior Review Appraiser

Community Banks of Colorado; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NBH Bank in on-site locations (CO/KS/MO) seeks a Senior Review Appraiser to oversee residential appraisal tracking and ensure USPAP/FIRREA compliance throughout the process. You will verify value reasonableness and interact professionally with associates, management, clients, and vendors to support sound credit decisions.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, state certification, and strong MS Office skills; multi-state licenses and management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• State appraiser certification. License in good standing in CO, KS or MO.

Responsibilities

• Track residential appraisals/evaluations using Mercury Network.
• Review appraisals for USPAP and FIRREA compliance and value reasonableness.
• Interact with associates, management, clients, and vendors professionally.
• Work independently to resolve appraisal issues and advise management on risk.
• Communicate appraisal conclusions verbally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of BSA/OFAC and bank policies and procedures.
• Support credit risk management by validating loan-to-value during underwriting.

Skills

MS Office

Self-directed

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritize workloads

Decision making

Document interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Certified General License

USPAP knowledge

FIRREA knowledge

Real estate appraisal software

Job description

Location

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. IT CAN BE LOCATED ON SITE IN OUR CORPORATE ORCHARD/GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO OR OUR CORPORATE TOWN PAVILION/KCMO LOCATIONS.

Overview

It starts with our culture. Common sense has never been common. If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly and on time. People would do what they say and say what they do. Everything would be fair, without all the small talk. And banks would only sell you what you need. When a banker looked at a client, they wouldn’t just see a number, they’d see a dad or a mom or a graduate or a business owner. Our Bankers understand the complexities of people’s lives and offer simple solutions. That's the basics of Relationships. Fairness. Simplicity®. When you choose our Company, you have an opportunity to make an impact beyond the walls of our buildings. We have a long-standing commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Through our banking relationships, investing, grants, and volunteerism, NBH Bank promotes the growth, revitalization, and sustainability of the communities we serve. We believe that these are important elements in building and sustaining a successful organization and a positive, results-driven culture. We strive for all of our associates to feel welcome and empowered at work.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Review Appraiser, you will utilize the Mercury Network for tracking residential real estate appraisals/evaluations. Review appraisals/evaluations to ensure compliance with USPAP and FIRREA, as well as reasonableness of concluded value(s). Interact with others (associates, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner, treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Work independently to address issues relating to an appraisal and make sound recommendations to management as they relate to risk. Communicate appraisal conclusions verbally and in writing. Maintain current knowledge and consistent compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures related to the position, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements. As a Senior Review Appraiser, you will have an opportunity to play a critical role by ensuring appraisal values are reasonable and supportable. Also supports sound Credit Risk Management practices by protecting the bank’s collateral position by helping to validate appropriate loan-to-values during the underwriting process.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• State appraiser certification. License in good standing (no disciplinary actions) in at least one of the bank’s primary market areas (Colorado, Kansas and/or Missouri).

Preferred

• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of previous management experience.
• Certified General License held in states (MO, KS, CO, NM, UT, TX) where the Bank currently operates.
• Prior experience with a computerized real estate appraisal ordering/tracking system.
• Proficient level of knowledge regarding the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), FIRREA and federal and state appraisal regulations.
• Proficient level of understanding regarding real estate valuation principles and procedures.
• Prior bank experience.

Desired Skills

• Proficient in MS Office applications which include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be self-directed.
• Ability to communicate appraisal conclusions verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with associates, management, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to think analytically and apply critical thinking skills to issues.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts utilized in the appraisal process.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and effectively manage multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions, to consistently deliver on commitments, and assume responsibility for results.
• Ability to interpret documents and information such as internal policies and procedures.

Work Environment

• We are committed to our core value of meritocracy and supporting our associates in growing within their role.
• The following is intended to give an overview of the work environment of the position, but is not an exhaustive list.
• Office setting with traditional hours.
• Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time (typically no longer than 8 hours).
• Must be able to work overtime to the extent necessary.

Benefits

In addition to your financial compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package that includes insurance, 401k, an associate stock purchase program, paid time off, associate banking perks. For more information about the benefits offered click here.

EEO & Accommodations

The Bank is committed to providing qualified applicants and associates reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable the individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. An applicant and/or associate requiring reasonable accommodation to perform any essential job function, should contact Human Resources.

The Bank's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The Bank is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Selected candidate(s) for hire must complete the following prior to employment: a criminal history report, global screen, drug screen, employment credit report and if applicable, a driving record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.