Appraisal Reviewer

Job Title:

Appraisal Reviewer

Location:

CA - Irvine

What you'll do:

As an Appraiser you'll be responsible for performing internal appraisal reviews on 1 - 4 family unit properties for compliance with corporate policy and standards, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD guidelines. You'll analyze valuations to determine their reasonableness, defensibility, and validate accuracy. One of your key responsibilities is to follow processes to ensure risks are measured, monitored, and controlled and compliance requirements are adhered to on an on-going basis.

• Responsible for supporting the Appraisal Operations Manager by conducting desk reviews of appraisals for the delegated Correspondent Lending division.
• Review, research and respond to agency repurchase demands within established timelines.
• Provide valuation services for various AmeriHome departments (Servicing, Secondary/Post Closing, etc.) as needed. Maintain appraisal and valuation service work files as required under USPAP
• Circulate appraisal and valuation-related information to the organization's residential appraisal operations and underwriting staff, management, vendors, and sellers.

What you'll need:

• 4+ years of related experience in Residential Appraisal or similar field.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Appraisal desk review experience in a multi-state environment; multiple formats including narrative.
• Institutional (bank, mortgage company, etc.) experience preferred.
• Field experience – appraisals, field reviews, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of USPAP and agency (FNMA, FHLMC, HUD/FHA, USDA) appraisal guidelines.
• Intermdiate analytical and written communications skills; ability to clearly define and express valuation-related issues and potential resolutions.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Licensed or Certified Residential Appraiser required.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.  We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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