Appraisal Specialist

Position Opening: Appraisal Specialist

Department: Credit Administration

Location: Wichita, Kansas (on-site)

Salary: Full-Time/ Salary

Jump start your career at Equity Bank! We are currently hiring energetic, team oriented, and community focused individuals to join our team! With a team of best-in-class customer service experts, you'll help to build and expand on client relationships, deliver the banking products and services that meet the unique and individual needs of clients, and create and uphold an atmosphere of superior experience and service. At Equity Bank we'll help you invest in your community through volunteer opportunities which align with our company initiatives and core values.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Equity Bank Real Estate Collateral Process

• Understand and follow the real estate appraisal and evaluation regulations as defined by the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines and FAQ SR05-5.

• Assign appraisal reviews and real estate collateral evaluations

• Balance the Appraisal Shield pass-through GL account monthly

• Complete compliance appraisal reviews as needed

• Complete real estate collateral evaluations per regulatory guidelines

• Internal and External Communication

• Communicate appraisal and internal evaluation guidelines throughout the bank to lending staff.

• Assist in the effective communication of regulatory guidelines and internal bank policies surrounding appraisals and internal evaluations.

• Facilitate correspondence with appraisers when necessary

• Real Estate Collateral Process Training

• Assist Loan Officers and Loan Assistants with the appraisal ordering process

• Create and update procedure guidelines for training and internal bank reference.

• Customer relationships.

• Utilize written and oral communication skills to relay and acquire information to and from both internal and external customers

• Develop and maintain a positive professional image for Equity Bank

• Create a friendly, customer service image to internal and external customers

• Understand and follow the applicable laws and regulations for job responsibilities including but not limited to Equity Bank Business Ethic and Conduct policy, Bank Secrecy Act, Information security, and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements.

• Other Duties and Tasks as assigned or required.

Required Skills & Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 3-5 years banking or relevant experience required

• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner

• Computer skills, especially the ability to work in Windows based systems

• Employee is responsible for understanding and following the applicable laws and regulations for their job responsibilities including but not limited to Equity Bank Business Ethic and Conduct policy, Bank Secrecy Act, Information security, and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements.

Who we are

Equity Bank, a full-service, $5 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 70 bank offices throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We're searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.

Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.

What's in it for you?

We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Benefits Available:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Group Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• Group Cancer Insurance

• 401(K) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match

• Generous Vacation & Sick Time

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Pet Insurance

• Retail Banking Benefits

Find your future at Equity Bank!

The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.

Work Environment

This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.