RE Commercial Valuation Analyst

This position offers a full-time remote work opportunity and can be located at First Interstate Bank's offices in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming.

What's Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY
The RE Commercial Valuation Analyst assist the Chief Appraiser and the RE Commercial Valuation Analyst Manager with implementing and administering real estate appraisal policies and procedures for First Interstate Bank (FIB) as part of the Commercial Valuation Department (CVD), which operates independent of the lending functions of the Bank. This position is expected to utilize their knowledge and expertise of appraisal standards, regulations, and associated systems in effectively overseeing and assisting in managing the real estate valuation processes for FIB, while contributing to a team-oriented environment with the goal of maintaining a high degree of customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary Valuation Analyst within a designated geographic region.
• Procures appraisals and evaluations from qualified and geographically competent appraisers or evaluators in compliance with the Bank's Policy and Procedures, FIRREA, USPAP and Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines (IA&EG).
• Oversees or assists in the management of the valuation processes, including engaging, receiving, reviewing (exclusive to evaluations), and distributing appraisal, evaluation, and review reports.
• Completes independently prepared reviews of appraiser or non-appraiser prepared commercial evaluations submitted to the bank to ensure that the applied processes and valuation results are credibly derived and are void of conflicts of interest in compliance with Bank Policy and Procedures, FIRREA, USPAP (if applicable), and Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines (IA&EG).
• Facilitates an ongoing monitoring process to confirm the accuracy and reliability thereof.
• Assists the Review Analyst(s) or Staff Review Appraisers in completion of limited administrative appraisal reviews or appraisal validations in concert with Bank Policy and Procedures and regulatory requirements as cited above, as needed.
• Participates in legal and compliance training, and other appropriate training, as required, to maintain knowledge of banking activities, FIB products and services, and remain current with laws and regulations.
• Upholds and promotes adherence to all applicable Bank and banking institution regulations, laws, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Functions as a ready resource, consistently and professionally assists FIB personnel and external appraisers and vendors in a timely and knowledgeable manner.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls, electronic mail, and voice mail, as well as performing special projects and other related duties as assigned in support of the daily functions of the CVD.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong analytical skills and ability to confidently exercise independent sound judgment within an environment that can be stressful.
• Possess good time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field required
• 4-6 years related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Overtime - Subject to business need
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $61,700 to $95,700 per year (in CO & WA) and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash bonuses. Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. Please note this information is provided for those hired in Colorado and Washington only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado and Washington with compensation that aligns with your location. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php.