Valuation Analyst I

About the role

This position reports into and operates within ValuationNEXUS, a dedicated subsidiary of CV3 Holdings. ValuationNEXUS is a purpose-built Appraisal Management Company (AMC) designed to meet the unique demands of business-purpose lending. The role delivers accurate, compliant, and investor-ready valuation solutions with the speed and precision today’s market requires. The national network of experienced appraisers and deep understanding of investment-driven real estate transactions—from fix-and-flip to DSCR and rental portfolios—ensures consistently high-quality results. As part of CV3, a leading capital partner for real estate investors, ValuationNEXUS plays a critical role in the broader mission to simplify, accelerate, and elevate the investment-lending experience.

General Purpose

The Valuation Analyst I role is valuation review-focused and responsible for performing collateral reviews of third-party valuation reports, including appraisals, BPOs, evaluations, and additional valuation products as needed. This role supports departmental goals by achieving daily productivity goals, providing technical expertise, guiding team performance, and leading training initiatives to uphold appraisal review standards and promote continuous development within the review team.

In This Position You Will

• Conduct collateral reviews of third-party valuation reports, including appraisals, BPOs, evaluations, and additional valuation products as needed, based on value, complexity, and risk factors.
• Complete review forms with accurate research from online real estate sources and public records.
• Perform and document detailed property market value analyses, including high-value and complex properties, and present findings to the VP, Valuation.
• Support team performance by identifying training needs, mentoring staff, and promoting standards for quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with Valuations and Sales teams to align performance expectations and department goals.
• Assist the VP, Valuation and Team Lead in identifying performance gaps and proposing corrective actions.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and protect all sensitive data, including personal information, loan details, business and financial records, and proprietary materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; relevant experience strongly preferred.
• 4–8 years of real estate valuation experience required, with demonstrated experience in appraisal review and collateral analysis.
• 3+ years of collateral appraisal review experience within a lender or AMC environment strongly preferred.
• USPAP and Appraiser Independence Requirements knowledge.
• Proficient knowledge and use of MS Office, specifically Excel.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Strong valuation skills
• Proven exceptionally strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Organized self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent project management capacity
• Anticipates potential future problems and implements actions to prevent them
• Proactive research to understand issues and evaluate options
• Problem detection, investigation and resolution focused
• Personal effectiveness and credibility
• Results driven, thorough and high ethical conduct
• Customer and client focus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• HSA Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Group Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (Non-CA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (2-Year Vesting)
• Legal Services
• Virtual Behavioral Health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Perks

• Birthday gift card and the day off
• Community outreach opportunities
• Access to Doordash’s Dash Pass
• Employee discount program – Great Work Perks
• On-site dog park at headquarters
• Company swag
• Stipends