Appraisal Review Manager - Residential - UT, CO, TX, AZ, NV

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Zions Bancorporation is a premier financial services company operating as a collection of local brands in high-growth western markets. We value our employees, recognize outstanding people, and reward contributions to our success. Banking is a local business; success requires strong ties to communities and relationships with customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing, company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is an employer of choice.

• Lead the residential appraisal review area, serving as liaison, efficiency expert, and problem-solver between loan production and the Appraisal Review Department.
• Automate the appraisal procurement, review, scoring, and system monitoring process to ensure industry best practices and provide a competitive advantage.
• Manage daily operations, focusing on increasing reliability, accuracy, and efficiencies in procurement and review of residential real estate appraisals for consumer and mortgage lending across all regions.
• Perform appraisal reviews as required.
• Develop, administer, and manage training for appraisal review specialists and applicable bank staff.
• Manage the consumer and mortgage lending appraisal dispute function and resolve appraisal disputes and complaints.
• Perform project management leadership functions as a project manager or team member.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, including gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Apply data analytics, MS Office, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, TEAMS, SQL, and Python to the role.
• Assist in all phases of third-party supplier risk management life cycle for valuation services vendors.
• Keep abreast of industry knowledge and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Provide oversight to executive management by developing and providing various departmental reports.
• Facilitate efficient integration of all applicable operating systems.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, federal regulations, and USPAP standards.
• Interpret and implement current regulations.
• Order appraisals to control costs, ensure independence, and give proper instructions.
• Hire, transfer, terminate, and evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related fields.
• 6+ years of directly related appraisal, credit, or financial analysis or equivalent experience.
• Management experience required; experience in a federally regulated institution preferred.
• Certified Residential Appraiser license required at a minimum.
• Professional appraisal association designation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of appraisals, appraisal practices, principles, and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of audit procedures and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong management, client relations, and communication skills.
• Advanced analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external clients.
• Eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $115,000 to $145,000 annually depending on experience and location.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – start day one.
• Life and Disability Insurance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid federal holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, competitive compensation.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.

• Midvale, UT
• Phoenix, AZ
• Denver, CO
• Las Vegas, NV
• Houston, TX