Commercial Appraisal Manager

Commercial Appraisal Manager

Job Locations


US-PA-Remote | US-DE-Georgetown | US-MD-Columbia | US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-NJ-Mt Laurel | US-PA-Lancaster

Requisition ID


2026-23775

Location Name

Remote

County

Lancaster

Category


Commercial Banking

Position Type (Portal Searching)


Full-Time

FLSA Status


Exempt

Value Proposition

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

Overview

This is a full-time career opportunity that can be remote.

Provides support to the Appraisal Group management as part of the corporate commercial appraisal and review program through performing independent internal reviews of appraisal reports, acting as a resource to staff and assisting in assigned managerial duties to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the department, and assessing the validity of existing appraisals and evaluations.

Responsibilities

Performs independent internal reviews of appraisal reports. Reviews appraisal reports to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements and bank standards, reasonableness and credibility of appraisals. Prepares timely internal review reports with an emphasis on technical reviews opining to value conclusions. Works with engaged appraisers to discuss questions and resolve potential problems in order to achieve compliant and valid market value results. Works with account officers, relationship managers and department management to find solutions to unacceptable appraisals which may include, rejections, ordering new appraisals, issuing value opinions via supported modifications or preparing internal Restricted Use appraisals.
• Acts as a resource to bank staff and assists in managerial duties as assigned by the Chief Appraiser. Responds to inquires from bank staff involving corporate appraisal policy and compliance with laws and regulations. Identifies and assesses risk and escalates issues to the Chief Appraiser to ensure proper resolution. Makes recommendations to Chief Appraiser regarding possible additions to and necessary disciplinary actions regarding existing appraisers on the corporate approved appraiser list resulting from the appraisal review process. Provides relevant market data to the Chief Appraiser for input into the department databases. Assists in assigned managerial duties to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the department. Guides and advises department staff in the more complex phases of their work. Makes recommendations and conducts sessions pertaining to employment, performance ratings, salary changes, promotions, training, transfers, and terminations for assigned department staff.
• Assesses the validity of existing appraisals and evaluations. Analyzes existing appraisals and evaluations to determine if they continue to reflect the market value of the property and may be used in a subsequent transaction. Prepares the appropriate validation documentation and create a department file containing the data and analysis considered which may include market data compiled and maintained in the department's databases, or advise that a new appraisal or evaluation is required if the original reported market value is no longer valid.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned by management including but not limited to general market data analysis and quarterly reports.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Relevant degree pertaining to the essential duties of this role. (Required)

Experience

9 or more years Appraisal. (Required)

5 or more years Banking. (Required)

2 or more years management experience in a banking environment. (Preferred)

Certifications

State Certified General Appraiser certification. (Required)

Other Duties as Assigned by Manager

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

Pay Transparency

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

The salary range for this position is $101,900.00 - $169,800.00 annually.

Additional Compensation Components

This job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units. This job is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan subject to individual and company performance.

Benefits

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.

EEO Statement

Fulton Bank ("Fulton") is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Sponsorship Statement

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.