Senior Appraisal Manager - Commercial & Residential

Valley National Bank; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley National Bank in Wayne, NJ seeks an appraisal supervisor to lead commercial and residential review teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with USPAP. You will play a key role in supporting the Department Manager and expanding the appraiser network while maintaining strong cross-department collaboration.

You will bid jobs to external firms, manage turnaround times, oversee external appraiser qualifications, and review reports for quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise commercial and residential review appraisal staff.
• Assist Department Manager with all responsibilities when the manager is unavailable.
• Assist in implementing and administering appraisal guidelines, policies and procedures for residential and commercial appraisals.
• Coordinate with various departments to monitor appraisal pipelines and resolve requests and review issues.
• Maintain and expand list of approved appraisers for all property types across regions served.
• Bid appraisal jobs to outside firms and manage assignments to ensure reasonable turnaround.
• Oversee requests to ensure outside appraiser skill levels are adequate and quotes are reasonable.
• Review appraisals to ensure methodologies, market data, and analyses meet USPAP and bank standards.
• Direct administrative staff in processing and tracking appraisal requests and files.
• Travel to properties for inspections and fieldwork as needed.
• Assist in implementing new technology and software for the appraisal department.
• Prepare annual performance appraisals for staff.

Job description

Valley National Bank in Wayne, NJ seeks an appraisal supervisor to lead commercial and residential review teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with USPAP. You will play a key role in supporting the Department Manager and expanding the appraiser network while maintaining strong cross-department collaboration.

You will bid jobs to external firms, manage turnaround times, oversee external appraiser qualifications, and review reports for quality.