Commercial Appraisal Specialist

Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to help businesses succeed and our communities thrive. With offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, we're strong, growing and committed to supporting the communities we serve. We extend this commitment to the community to our associates, offering annual paid volunteer time off and charitable-matching opportunities. Voted a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker for multiple years, we offer our associates an array of benefits and the opportunity to chart their own career path with us. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to guide people to a lifetime of financial success, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, interesting colleagues and the satisfaction of supporting our communities. Together, there's no stopping you!

Job Title:

Commercial Appraisal Specialist Job Description:

Summary The Commercial Appraisal Specialist will act as the subject matter expertise as a Certified General Appraiser in support of commercial real estate appraisal and evaluation workflow within the bank. Act as a resource to Relationship Managers and Loan Coordinators pertaining to best practices and specialized guidance related to their involvement in scoping, ordering, and/or performing evaluations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as job manager for appraisals to include vendor selection, engagement, tracking, review, revision and reconsideration of value handling, and internal communication regarding appraisal outcomes. Fulfill stringent client loan closing deadlines, which includes completing the related appraisal reviews and evaluation reviews, according to department service level agreements. Initiate new appraisal bids, facilitate appraiser engagement, actively manage all assigned jobs, and process all completed jobs according to department protocols. Communicate on a daily basis with Relationship Manager's, Loan Coordinators and staff regarding status of appraisal orders and the flow of appraisal related information. Ensure that all communication occurs within the YouConnect platform, and that Appraiser Independence Requirements are honored. Perform and certify assigned appraisal and evaluation reviews competently. Mediate appraisal related conflicts presented by Relationship Managers according to Reconsideration of Value (ROV) guidance. Engage continuing education and industry news to remain current with regard to appraisal related regulations. Position may involve training and/or supervision of Junior Commercial Appraisal Specialist(s)

Qualifications:

Deep understanding of USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), particularly with respect to Standards 3 and 4. Knowledge of Federal and state laws, FDIC regulation and guidance, and SBA appraisal requirements, related to appraisal and evaluation policy and practice Demonstrated ability to work well with department counterparts, internal customers, external customers, and third-party vendors Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of translating complex appraisal terminology into layman's terms Review disposition - technical and constructive, with an emphasis on education and problem-solving Flexibility required - must be able to multitask and provide service as needed, while also maintaining continuity of the review process

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Education:

High School or Bachelors Experience:

3 years of appraisal review experience within an FDIC regulated institution

Technology:

Proficient in Microsoft office suite Ability to engage YouConnect, an appraisal management technology platform

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Appraisal industry designation Possess and maintain Certified General Appraiser license in good standing

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Enterprise Bank & Trust please contact Human Resources at hr@enterprisebank.com. Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to managing our business and community relationships in ways that positively impact our associates, clients, and the diverse communities where we work and live. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing both drug and background check screenings. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click HERE. Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded on the idea of serving the lifetime financial needs of privately-held businesses, their owner families and other success-minded individuals. That concept has remained as our unwavering and guiding vision. We understand that every business is unique, so we tailor our comprehensive array of banking, trust and financial advisory services to fit the needs of our clients, no matter the size. Although we are equipped with the insights and capabilities of the largest financial companies, we provide our clients with the personal relationship afforded at a small community bank. Headquartered in Clayton, MO, Enterprise Bank & Trust operates branch offices in Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, California, New Mexico and Nevada. Enterprise offers a range of business and personal banking services, and wealth management services including financial planning, estate planning, investment management and trust services to businesses, individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations. Our parent company, Enterprise Financial Services Corp is publicly traded (

Nasdaq:

EFSC.)