Valuations Manager

Company Overview

Anchor Loans is a private, direct lender to experienced residential real estate investors and builders, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. Established in 1998, the company has surpassed $10billion in total fundings and serves borrowers in 48 states, expanding into new markets to meet evolving client needs.

The Valuations Manager oversees complex valuation reviews and escalations across the RTL portfolio, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely valuation decisions. The role partners closely with Credit, Asset Management, Trading, and Investment teams to support asset pricing, deal execution, portfolio performance, and risk management, while driving process improvements and scalable valuation practices.

• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to Valuation Analysts to enhance skill sets and ensure high‑quality work.
• Lead team meetings and training sessions to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Director to implement department initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and execute strategic goals.
• Manage daily workflow and performance of the Valuation Analyst team, including workload balancing, quality control, and timely issue resolution.
• Conduct performance reviews, give constructive feedback, and support career development plans for team members.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training of new analysts.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of third‑party appraisal reports to ensure compliance with industry standards and accurate property values.
• Perform and oversee desktop valuations using proprietary systems, analyzing market data, property tax records, and other relevant data for property types such as single‑family residences, condominiums, and multi‑family units.
• Reconcile valuation results, address discrepancies, and liaise with external appraisers for clarification.
• Escalate high‑risk or complex valuation scenarios for further review or adjustment.
• Act as liaison between the Valuations team and cross‑functional partners, including Credit, Underwriting, Risk, and Servicing.
• Deliver timely updates, summaries, and valuation insights to support loan decisions and strategic planning.
• Support compliance and audit requests with documentation and subject‑matter expertise.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects, policy updates, and operational initiatives, remaining adaptable to evolving business needs.

• Accuracy and timeliness of valuations
• Compliance with appraisal standards
• Risk mitigation effectiveness
• Cycle time for valuation processes
• Team performance and development

• Strong real estate valuation expertise and sound judgment
• College degree preferred or relevant appraisal/valuation experience
• Proven leadership and team‑management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and proprietary valuation systems
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Strong communication skills with professionalism and integrity across all levels
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or a related field preferred
• 3‑5 years of experience in appraisal or a related field, with significant desk‑based analysis and team leadership

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the Anchor Loans headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA. Remote work is allowed for two days per week.

Base salary: $120,000–$130,000 per year plus an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life/AD&D)
• Generous sick leave and vacation benefits
• Competitive performance bonus
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Workplace celebrations, team building, charity drives, and food truck luncheons
• Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks location only)
• 12 paid holidays

Diversity matters to our organization, and we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are welcome and will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.