Senior Review Appraiser

U.S. Bank

Senior Review Appraiser managing commercial real estate appraisal processes in assigned market areas for U.S. Bank.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeSan Francisco • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,260 - $155,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage commercial real estate appraisal process for assigned market area(s).
Engage appropriate appraisers and appraisals for complex commercial real estate property types and transactions.
Review appraisal reports for compliance with bank policy and procedures, USPAP, and federal and state regulations.
In a timely and professional manner, resolve deficiencies with appraisal reports.
Assist Regional Manager and or Chief Appraiser with national portfolios, warehouse lines, staff training and special valuation issues or projects when requested.
Manage and prioritize pending and active appraisal reviews so as to meet lending deadlines.
Manage external vendor panel for assigned region.
Consult and advise bank staff regarding real estate appraisal policy and procedures and state and federal appraisal regulations.
Maintain review productivity and quality control measurements in-line with department benchmarks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically more than eight years of applicable experience
Ten or more years of experience in real estate appraisal activities with significant commercial appraisal experience.
State Certified General License
Advanced knowledge of banking regulations governing appraisals and Real Estate lending activities and appraisal valuation methodology and techniques
MAI or AI-GRS designation or candidacy
Well-developed organizational planning skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
Considerable understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
Strong analytical, process facilitation and project management skills
Effective presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Effective relationship building and negotiation skills
Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Applicable professional certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

Real Estate Appraisal ActivitiesAppraisal Valuation MethodologyRisk/Compliance/Audit CompetenciesAnalytical SkillsProcess FacilitationOrganizational Planning SkillsQuality Control MeasurementsVendor ManagementAppraisal Report ReviewFinancial Services Knowledge

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingNegotiation Skills

Certifications

State Certified General LicenseMAI DesignationAI-GRS Designation