Developmental Appraisal Review Specialist

At Nicolet National Bank, our culture is based on the principles of community banking, putting the needs of our customers at the forefront of our decision-making. Our Core Values drive everything we do, and we are committed to serving our customers with excellence. We believe that every job in our organization is critical to our success, and we are dedicated to creating a work environment where our employees feel valued, respected, and supported. With locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Florida we are proud to service our local communities and make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. At Nicolet National Bank, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to investing in their growth and development.

The Developmental Appraisal Review Specialist is responsible for managing the selection, bidding process, engagement, review, approval, and payment of commercial and agricultural appraisals.

As a Developmental Appraisal Review Specialist, you will:

• Perform an independent review of appraisals, based on the Appraisal Review Specialist's independent judgment and discretion, to determine the reasonableness and accuracy of the appraisal. Ensure technical compliance with applicable Nicolet policies, regulations, and appraisal standards. The Appraisal Review Specialist's review shall include, but shall not limited to, the reasonableness of the comparable values used by the appraiser, the appraiser's calculations and methodologies, and the capitalization rate used by the appraiser.
• Require, if the Appraisal Review Specialist deems relevant, additional information from the appraiser to support the appraiser's findings.
• Make recommendations to the Appraisal Review Manager to reject appraisals that, at the discretion of the Appraisal Review Specialist, are not appropriately supported. Make recommendation to the Appraisal Review Manager on what support should be added.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline of future appraisals to ensure timely review to meeting closing date expectations.
• Help maintain Nicolet's list of approved appraisers by providing input on the quality of appraisals received by Nicolet.
• Maintain appropriate procedures, records, tracking documentation, and reports for control and reconciliation purposes.
• Prepare, track, and archive appraisal-related performance reporting as required, including but not limited to individual appraiser performance.
• Prepare real estate evaluations on commercial / AG and residential properties.
• Approve real estate evaluations on commercial / AG and residential properties from internal and external sources.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial loan officers.
• Make recommendations for appraisal review process or policy changes to the Appraisal Review Manager.
• Act as a backup in ordering appraisals as required by the relevant loan approval documents from outside vendors approved by Nicolet.
• Act as a backup in receiving, track, and process appraisal bids and engagements for loan requests, including renewals, and workout requests.
• Uphold Nicolet's philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of services provided by Nicolet.
• Understand and communicate the value of diversity within the workplace and to work successfully with others without regard to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status, or other non-job-related classification, including a commitment to Nicolet's policies on equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination with a willingness to pursue efforts of inclusion and respect toward different perspectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration or Related Field is preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, and statistical skills.
• Sound working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Capability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of lenders, managers, directors and/or regulatory officials.
• Strong integrity in all areas, adhering to policies, regulations, and utmost ethical and legal standards.
• Uphold confidentiality and privacy of findings in all situations.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• PT0 & 11 1/2 Paid Holidays

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled