Senior Commercial Appraisal Reviewer - Phoenix, Houston, Midvale or Las Vegas

divh2Senior Commercial Appraisal Reviewer/h2pZions Bancorporation is comprised of a collection of extraordinary, locally led and community-focused banks serving businesses, households and local governments in some of the best growth markets in the nation. Were determined to help build strong, successful communities, create economic opportunity and help our clients achieve greater financial strength through the relationships we develop and the services we provide./ppThe Senior Commercial Appraisal Reviewer is responsible for performing in-depth reviews of commercial real estate appraisal reports to ensure compliance with bank policies, federal regulations, and USPAP standards, securing credible valuations of real estate collateral used for underwriting, monitoring, and credit management purposes. The role provides consultation on appraisal policy and procedures, manages the appraisal procurement workflow, and supports operational effectiveness within the department. This position represents the department in internal and external interactions and provides advanced technical expertise, leadership, and support to colleagues, partners, and vendors./ppKey Responsibilities/ppAppraisal Review Core Operational Work/pulliPerform in-depth reviews of commercial real estate appraisal reports to ensure compliance with bank policies, federal regulations, and USPAP standards, and to obtain credible valuations of real estate collateral used for underwriting, monitoring, and/or credit management purposes./liliPerform advanced technical Administrative and Technical Reviews of appraisal reports for compliance with USPAP and Bank appraisal standards to secure credible valuations of real estate collateral./liliMay validate collateral valuation conclusions for underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and credit risk management with increased independence and subject matter authority, as appropriate./li/ulpAppraisal Ordering Engagement Management/pulliOrder appraisals and oversee appraisal engagement management within designated systems of record./liliOrder, track, and manage appraisal engagements end-to-end, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery of reviews./li/ulpConsultation, Issue Resolution Operational Support/pulliProvide consultation on bank appraisal policy/standards and department procedures./liliAssist with department operations, workflow management, and the appraisal procurement process./liliResolve valuation disputes and address complaints or concerns from lenders, internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients, helping to ensure completion of the appraisal procurement cycle./liliProvide subject matter expertise on appraisal governance and support dispute resolution involving valuation concerns./liliDevelop resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems requiring creativity, sound judgment, and the ability to apply appraisal standards within broadly defined policies and practices./li/ulpReporting, Initiatives Process Improvement/pulliPrepare reports for management as required, including contributions to strategic reporting or departmental initiatives./liliSupport operational improvements, process standardization, and modernization efforts within the department, providing contributions or leadership when applicable./liliContribute to department initiatives and participate in cross-functional projects requiring advanced appraisal expertise./li/ulpLeadership, Representation Collaboration/pulliProvide leadership, mentorship, technical guidance, and training to colleagues, bank staff, and third-party suppliers as needed./liliServe as a key resource representing the department to internal partners and external vendors, with elevated autonomy in scoping and completing assignments./liliRepresent the organization as a principal contact and regularly interact with management and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines./li/ulpQualifications/ppEducation Experience/pulliBachelors degree in business, finance, or related field./lili6+ years of experience in commercial real estate appraisal, review, evaluation, and/or directly related field./liliA combination of education and experience may meet requirements./liliPrior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience preferred./liliKnowledge of CMBS appraisal requirements and collateral markets preferred./li/ulpLicensing Professional Designations/pulliCertified General license required./liliMAI designation preferred./li/ulpTechnical Expertise Skills:/pulliExpert knowledge of commercial real estate appraisal principles, practices, and applications; extensive knowledge of USPAP and Bank appraisal standards; advanced knowledge of financial math/applications./liliExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both verbal and written; strong attention to detail and accuracy./liliAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, bank management, and vendors./liliAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities./liliProficiency in related appraisal software, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc./liliDemonstrated ability to manage complex appraisal assignments with increased autonomy and stakeholder coordination./li/ulpPay Range:/pulli$105,000 - $143,000 $ (Based upon relatable skills/experience and location)/li/ulpWork Location:/pulliPhoenix, AZ/liliLas Vegas, NV/liliHouston, TX/liliMidvale, UT/li/ul/div