Real Estate Risk 2LOD Sr. Lead Analyst, Senior Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Vice President for Real Estate Risk 2LOD, responsible for critical appraisal reviews and leading a review team across diverse property types in the US. Hybrid work arrangement with potential for cross‑asset portfolio oversight and collaboration with lenders and risk managers.

The role requires extensive appraisal experience, sophisticated analysis, and strong communication to support risk decisions and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees may be preferred.
• Completion of Appraisal Institute classes necessary for MA designation or equivalent education.
• State Certified General Appraiser.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical reviews of externally prepared commercial appraisals for credibility and compliance.
• Lead review process on single assets or portfolios, possibly managing a team.
• Contract with vendors and manage on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Credible challenge

Financial analysis

Governance

Policy

Procedure

Regulation

Risk management lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Appraisal Institute MA designation coursework

Tools

Argus

Rockport VAL DCF

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Real Estate Risk 2LOD Sr. Lead Analyst, Senior Vice President

Job Req Id: 26983669

Location(s): Jacksonville, Florida, United States, Getzville, New York, United States, Irving, Texas, United States

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Aug. 24, 2026

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Job Overview

• Perform critical reviews of externally prepared commercial appraisals to ensure that the value conclusions are credible and that the reports are in compliance with all necessary requirements.
• Responsible for managing the review process on single assets as well as portfolios, which can include leading a team of review appraisers and coordinating with participating financial institutions.
• Contract with vendors; manage vendors to on‑time delivery and quality product; and maintain the timely status of each assignment on a common job tracking system.
• On occasion may lead an ad hoc team for valuation due diligence or a special project; prepare market studies; provide market intelligence to the lenders on a specific deal; prepare internal appraisals; perform sensitivity analyses for property cash flow projections; and evaluate the feasibility of a complex investment.
• Resolve any issues that are not compliant with Citibank policies or conclusions that are not reasonable.
• Advise risk managers in addressing complex real estate issues. Objectively provide risk managers with a balanced view of the risk associated with a given property.
• Work with a wide variety of property types across the US ranging from single assets to large portfolios that include several hundred properties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of appraisal experience with at least 3 years in a lending institution preferred.
• Should have Bachelor’s degree and may have advanced degrees.
• Must have completed and passed all Appraisal Institute classes necessary for the MAl designation, or equivalent education.
• Must have a state Certified General Appraiser.
• Have outstanding breadth and depth of commercial appraisal expertise that includes all major property types (office, retail, industrial, multifamily) and special purpose properties (self storage, hotels, student housing, etc.).
• Must have a strong sense of the characteristics affecting value. Highly productive and efficient as a reviewer.
• Work autonomously and require little direction for single properties as large as $100MM+ in value. Would be considered Subject Matter Expert for commercial appraisal.
• Proficient computer skills for MS Office. Outstanding proficiency in Argus and Rockport VAL DCF software and MS Excel.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of USPAP. Must have a good understanding of FIRREA and all other subsequent Regulatory Policies concerning appraisals.
• Outstanding analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Work well under pressure and multi-task. Outstanding organization and management skills.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Capable of being effective in decision making and outstanding problem‑solving skills.
• Sustain good relationships with internal clients and vendors.

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

Real Estate Appraiser

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Jacksonville Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$141,440.00 - $212,160.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Financial Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 01, 2026

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