Appraisal Reviewer - Residential - NV, UT, TX, AZ

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

The Real Estate Technical Services organization of Zions Bancorporation seeks an Appraisal Reviewer - Residential to join the team.

The Appraisal Reviewer - Residential selected for this opportunity will be working within Real Estate Technical Services to support daily operations across multiple teams.  This dynamic position will require the successful candidate to be comfortable with change, development of new skills, and consistently being self-driven to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously within prescribed deadlines.  The successful candidate will be a Certified Residential Appraiser required with multi state review experience. 

This role is expected to be located within the Bank’s primary lending footprint, but an opportunity may also be considered to report to the new Enterprise Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Performs appraisal reviews for compliance with bank policies, federal regulations and USPAP standards.
• Assures credible assessment of residential real estate values and may make recommendations for corrections/adjustments to appraisal reports.
• Assists with interpreting, implementing and developing processes and procedures that ensure services comply with appraisal, regulatory and bank policy requirements.
• Assists with department operations; resolves valuation conditions and addresses requests for reconsideration originating from bank customers.
• Resolves appraisal disputes and/or appraiser/client complaints.
• May order appraisals, follow up on appraisals, maintain independence between loan and appraisal departments, and give proper instructions to appraisers.
• Monitors costs to ensure reasonable pricing.
• Monitors appraiser performance to make sure deadlines and customer service standards are met.
• May train and lead lower level support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a college degree in business, finance or a related field  
• 4+ years working experience with residential real estate appraisals, reviews, evaluations methods, processes and procedures or other directly related experience and/or directly related residential appraisal and residential review education.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Certified Residential Appraiser required.
• Capable of obtaining multiple appraisal licenses in states, where needed.
• Extensive working knowledge of residential real estate valuation methods and techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of residential review requirements.
• Residential appraisal review experience across multiple states
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, bank management and clients.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and internet-based applications.

Salary Range:

• Salary range $75,000 to $90,000 depending on experience and location

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products