Commercial Appraisal Job Manager

Commercial Appraisal Job Manager

Requirements

• Have a valid “Certified General Real Estate Appraiser” license. Exceptions to the licensing requirement may be permitted on a case-by-case basis and depending upon a candidate’s level of equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently, but who also has the ability to work cooperatively and will maintain effective communication with co-workers, department managers, and lending partners.
• Have a strong ability, desire, and enjoyment in working with others in a cooperative, professional and friendly spirit.
• Has the ability to learn quickly and be accurate and timely in completing responsibilities, with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, accuracy and problem solving.
• Must be a self-starter, be dependable, and can/ will work well under pressure due to volume as well as someone who can be flexible in doing assorted tasks.
• Possess the ability to accept and/ or facilitate change, whether spurred by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirements.
• Extensive computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet (preferably with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel) and internet search skills.
• Possess good judgment, ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information.
• Strong awareness of regional economies within lending footprint that include, but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Ability to independently work with lending partners to identify and define the scope of work necessary to produce credible and compliant results, including the selection, coaching and engagement of valuation professionals to complete each assignment.
• Perform valuation reviews of all commercial and residential construction property types. This includes a thorough understanding of all predominate commercial property types and involving a wide range of complexities. The review function includes analysis of valuation reports including: completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, reasonableness, and compliance with regulatory, Bank and investor appraisal requirements.
• Support a solution-focused and risk-based approach to the valuation process, including proficiency in understanding credit structure and in the context of collateral risk analysis.
• Effectively perform collateral risk assessment analysis during the review process, and with specific consideration for the property type and credit action.
• Effectively communicate with department staff, lending partners and valuation service providers, including the ability to resolve conflict during the valuation process lifecycle.
• Communicate with fee appraisers in the bidding and ordering of appraisal reports, and when additional documentation is necessary. Follow up with appraisers when clarification is necessary to ensure satisfactory resolution of outstanding valuation matters.
• Possess competency in the analysis of plans and specifications, operating statements, rent rolls, cost budgets, entitlement reports, title reports, engineering reports and environmental and soils reports.
• Possess the ability and competency to generate in-house valuations in support of new loans and for loan/asset monitoring purposes, as needed.
• Ability to contribute and support the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plans and action steps that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the appraisal function and support the corporate and business unit strategic objectives and plans.
• Establish and maintain open communication with all lending departments in order to support business initiatives, strategies and needs and while maintaining appropriate levels of independence and controls.
• Stay current with market trends and regulatory requirements and be a resource of real estate information for all CRE lending areas.
• Maintain, track and measure productivity levels/goals as outlined by the Chief Appraiser.
• Perform on-site property inspections as needed.
• Maintain a current understanding and familiarity with WaFd Bank’s commercial-related lending products.
• Advise the department manager(s) of significant problems encountered in a timely manner.
• Assume additional responsibilities as they arise, cross-train within the department, and be responsive to the needs of the department.
• Adhere to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appraisal Institute designation(s) (MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, or AI-RRS) are a plus; completion of the Review Theory: General course by the Appraisal Institute is also highly encouraged.
• Educational requirements include a 4-year college degree or higher.
• Five years of commercial appraisal experience, including a minimum of two years of commercial appraisal review experience, preferably within a regulated financial institution. Experience must be combined with technical knowledge and education to review income property and residential construction appraisals, including complex property types.