Commercial Appraisal Review Officer

About the role

This is a full-time career opportunity that can be remote within the Fulton Bank footprint as follows: DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the development and coordination of the corporate appraisal policy and appraisal review program for Fulton Financial Corporation, its subsidiaries and bank affiliates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Guides all levels of management and affiliate bank staff relative to the risk management of complex real estate collateral to ensure protection in the matters of real estate evaluations.
• Performs an independent review of real estate appraisals of increased complexity for compliance with regulatory requirements and recommends action to achieve compliance for unacceptable appraisal reports.
• Aids in guiding all levels of management and affiliate bank staff relative to the risk management of complex real estate collateral to ensure protection of the bank’s interests in the matters of real estate evaluations.
• Reviews transaction information to understand the risk profile and determine the appropriate level of due diligence required to meet regulatory and policy standards.
• Responds to inquires from affiliate bank staff involving corporate appraisal policy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Reviews the qualifications and sample reports of appraisers seeking to be added to the corporate approved appraiser list and recommends deleting those not meeting policy standards.
• Provides guidance to each affiliate management for the process of appraisal ordering to comply with laws and regulations governing appraisal requirements.
• Develops tools for staff such as checklists and reference guides to staff in complying with the appraisal program requirements.
• Recommends training needs and participates in training sessions related to the appraisal policy and appraisal review program for Fulton Financial Corporation.
• Establishes lines of communication with professional appraisal resources to allow for discussion regarding the appraisal review process.
• Acts as mentor and provides training for other appraisal department staff.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience.
• Specialty: Relevant degree pertaining to the essential duties of this role.
• Experience: 5 or more years Appraisal development and review.
• Certifications: State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience.
• Specialty: Relevant degree pertaining to the essential duties of this role.
• Experience: 5 or more years Appraisal development and review.
• Certifications: State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and policies.
• Ability to independently review and assess appraisals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using appraisal software and tools.

Benefits

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending account or health savings account.
• 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.
• Comprehensive wellness program with financial incentives.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $79,100.00 - $131,800.00 annually.

Schedule

This role is full-time.