About the Company

Anchor Loans is one of several operating companies owned by Pretium Partners ( $50B AUM Financial Services Entity) and is working diligently to expand and grow its lending footprint. 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, natural origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Position Summary

As Appraisal Manager, your primary responsibility is to lead and drive implementation, growth, strategy, and daily operations of Anchor’s appraisal and valuation activities as assigned by the Vice President – Chief Officer. You will develop and execute comprehensive strategies to expand real estate appraisal processes and procedures, implement current technologies and data sources to deliver best-in-class valuation solutions in support Anchor’s lending activities. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans for sustainable growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide an independent and objective opinion of real estate collateral values
• Create department policies, procedures, controls, job aids, and reports that ensure the department complies with all applicable appraisal regulations and USPAP
• Monitor department compliance with internal production timelines and service level agreements with other Anchor teams
• Lead, motivate, and train the team of internal and external professionals that perform and review appraisals and evaluations
• Develop a broad panel of competent external appraiser and appraisal management firms for all property types in all lending markets
• Qualify external appraisers for inclusion on or disqualification from Anchor’s approved appraiser list
• Hold 3rd party appraisers and appraisal management firms accountable to delivering timely, high quality, appraisals so Anchor can be competitive in appraisal turn times
• Carry out pre-closing and post-closing evaluation of appraisal reviews for training and performance management purposes
• Create a quality control process for 3rd party appraisals to ensure consistency and quality
• Apply a risk-based approach to reviewing appraisals based on size and/or complexity of the collateral
• Identify property situations where environmental or other assessments may be required to support valuation conclusions and mitigate collateral impairment risks
• Work closely with the VP – Credit Officer to ensure strong communication and participate early in the development of product guidelines and lending business initiatives
• Perform other duties and special projects and assigned by the CEO or Chief Operating Officer

Requirements

• Licensed appraiser designation
• Minimum education: bachelor’s degree
• Minimum experience: 10 years
• Comprehensive knowledge of appraisal regulatory requirements including FIRREA and USPAP
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate appraisal standards and requirements applicable to private credit markets, residential transitional lending, and business purpose transactions
• Ability to demonstrate effective management of a team responsible for multiple tasks and performance deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively lead organizational teams
• Demonstrate abilities in critical thinking, analytical and problem solving
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management skills while maintaining attention to detail
• Skilled in using computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrate thorough understanding and current experience in automated valuation tools, systems, and databases

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position which requires in office reporting to Anchor’s Newport Beach office on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Remote work is optional Monday and Friday.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $100,000-$130,000/year, plus performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• 401k plan with employer match
• Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks office)
• 12 paid holidays annually

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