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. We are a performance driven organization, where diversity matters and those who embrace challenge and change thrive.

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

The Appraisal Manager leads the strategic and operational facets of Anchor's appraisal and valuation activities. This position is responsible for driving the implementation, growth, strategy, and daily operations of the appraisal functions assigned by the Vice President of Credit and Chief Operating Officer. Tasked with enhancing and expanding real estate appraisal processes and procedures, the Appraisal Manager ensures the delivery of best-in-class valuation solutions that support Anchor’s lending activities.

Reporting to the VP of Credit, the Appraisal Manager will develop and execute comprehensive strategies, leverage current technologies and data sources, and maintain high standards in appraisal management. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans for sustainable growth. Collaboration with senior management and fostering a culture of operational excellence are essential to align appraisal practices with the company’s financial objectives and market dynamics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Operational Oversight:
• Lead and oversee the appraisal and valuation functions, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership and development for the valuations team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

2. Appraisal and Valuation Expertise:
• Maintain an independent and objective opinion of real estate collateral values, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to enhance real estate appraisal processes and procedures.

3. Compliance and Quality Control:
• Create and enforce department policies, procedures, controls, job aids, and reports to ensure compliance with all applicable appraisal regulations and USPAP.
• Establish and monitor a quality control process for third-party appraisals to ensure consistency and high standards.
4. Team Development and Training:
• Lead, motivate, and train a team of internal and external professionals that perform and review appraisals and evaluations.
• Conduct pre-closing and post-closing evaluations of appraisal reviews for training and performance management purposes.
5. Vendor Management and Collaboration:
• Develop a broad panel of competent external appraisers 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 third-party appraisers and appraisal management firms accountable for delivering timely, high-quality appraisals, ensuring Anchor's competitiveness in appraisal turn times.
6. Risk Management
• Apply a risk-based approach to reviewing appraisals based on the 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.
7. Innovation and Process Improvement
• Leverage current technologies and data sources to deliver best-in-class valuation solutions.
• Champion process optimization and policy development across all areas of responsibility, driving operational excellence and strategic alignment with industry best practices.
8. All Other Duties as Assigned

Key Performance Indicators
• Timeliness of Appraisals
• Accuracy and Quality of Appraisals
• Team Performance
• Process Improvement Initiatives
• Vendor Management Efficiency

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree, Licensed appraiser
• Comprehensive knowledge of appraisal regulatory requirements, including FIRREA and USPAP.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring performance deadlines are met.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of fostering collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.
• Effective time management skills with a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all appraisal activities.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and current experience with automated valuation tools, systems, and databases.

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

Compensation
The pay 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
• 12 paid holidays annually

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