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Position Title: Real Estate Valuation Officer Location: Novato, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA
Job Type: Full time role
Industry: Banking / Financial Services
Job Overview:
Join a top-ranked employer voted one of the Best Places to Work by the North Bay Business Journal. Our client is seeking a skilled Real Estate Valuation Officer to support its Credit Risk Management team in either Novato, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA. This role plays a key part in the Appraisal Department, handling the ordering, reviewing, and evaluating of real estate secured credit appraisals. You'll serve as a liaison between external appraisers and internal lending teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective valuation practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order and review appraisals for real estate-secured loans
- Prepare property evaluations per regulatory and internal standards
- Collaborate with internal loan officers and external appraisers
- Provide guidance on appraisal requirements, value determinations, and compliance matters
Required Skills & Experience:
- 2 4 years of experience in real estate valuation, appraisal, or related credit risk function
- Associate s degree (or higher) in real estate, finance, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
- Certified General Appraiser License in the state of California is mandatory
- Strong knowledge of appraisal regulations and compliance standards
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Why Join?
- Work with one of the most respected financial institutions in California
- Career-enhancing opportunity with long-term potential
- Positive and collaborative work culture