Commercial Appraisals Analyst

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Commercial Appraisal Review Analyst position is designed for licensed appraisal review employees that: leverage and contribute knowledge gained from their licensed appraisal experience and courses towards reviewing commercial real estate or vacant land secured transactions, have demonstrated customer service skills, support improving department processes and mitigating risk on a consistent basis, and provide appraisal support to other department employees, bank officers, loan support staff and commercial appraiser vendors.

What you will do

• Independently complete timely and efficient commercial collateral valuation report reviews and secondary report reviews
• Ensure commercial appraisal reports comply with bank policy and regulatory requirements
• Act as a support for branch loan officers, loan support staff, and other loan operations staff for complex and non-complex commercial real estate valuation related questions
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the company’s commercial collateral valuation report and review requirements, in relation to federal appraisal regulations, to ensure accurate collateral valuation report reviews while supporting the bank’s loan origination functions
• With minimal supervision, manage and complete projects to improve commercial collateral valuation-related processes and procedures, including evaluating new collateral valuation vendors and review procedures
• Clearly and professionally communicate with vendors, branch loan officers, loan support staff and other centralized staff to address questions and communicate expectations related to commercial appraisal ordering and review requirements
• Act as a resource for new or inexperienced review team members, bank loan officers and loan support staff, assisting them in gaining appraisal development and review knowledge to ultimately enhance the overall performance and service provided by the department and company
• Complete all assigned tasks within defined FirstBank Valuation Services core hours while operating in a high paced environment, multi-tasking to manage ongoing workload and consistently meeting specified deadlines
• Meet assigned Service Level Objective performance goals and appraisal compliance expectations, while processing a volume of reports representative of their review limit and department goals
• Assist and provide feedback on commercial appraisal ordering and report workflow tracking procedures
• Attend appraisal courses and seminars to continually advance appraisal policies and procedures knowledge and to maintain the licensed appraiser status as required by state licensing entities
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Three to five years of experience as a licensed appraiser with commercial real estate appraisal development experience and show initiative to expand their current license/certification status through additional training courses and appraisal experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience completing and/or reviewing commercial real estate appraisal reports
• Thorough understanding of industry standards (USPAP) for appraisal report development
• Consistently demonstrate strong attention to detail skills
• Commercial Appraisal Review Analysts are also expected to work independently and leverage their industry and bank policy knowledge to make independent decisions related to appraisal report reviews
• Appraisal review staff are not permitted to work for other valuation services companies, including working under their own employment, or conduct appraisal work or valuations outside of employment with FirstBank as this is considered a conflict of interest

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Salary Range

$76,752.00 To $102,492.00

Statement of Benefits

FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D


EOE/Affirmative Action

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation 

*This job opportunity is expected to close on December 16th, 2024*