Senior Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer
Associated Bank - Corp, Saint Paul, MN, United States
At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.
Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.
Role Summary
As a Senior Valuation Reviewer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and compliance of real estate valuations used in lending decisions. You'll partner with credit and lending teams to provide trusted insights that protect the bank and its clients. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise while mentoring others and influencing appraisal standards across the organization. Key Accountabilities
Review commercial and residential appraisals to ensure compliance with USPAP, internal policies, and federal regulations
Analyze valuation methodologies and assumptions to validate accuracy and support sound lending decisions
Select and engage qualified appraisers; prepare engagement letters and evaluate final reports
Partner with credit officers, relationship managers, and analysts to ensure appraisal independence and quality
Support regulatory exams by preparing documentation and responding to examiner inquiries
Maintain and enhance the approved appraiser panel, recommending additions or removals based on performance
Mentor and train junior reviewers, providing guidance on complex appraisal reviews
Education & Experience
Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
6+ years of real estate appraisal and/or review experience
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license in a state within Associated Bank's footprint
Residential or General Appraiser Certification in WI, MN, or IL
Active or candidate status with a recognized professional appraisal organization (e.g., MAI, ASA, SRA)
Preferred: Multi-state appraiser certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
Advanced designations such as MAI, ASA, AI-GRS, or AI-RRS
Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. We invest in your development and provide opportunities to expand your expertise and leadership skills. Make a meaningful impact on lending quality and risk management while building a rewarding career. Apply today to make an impact. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.
Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X . Compliance Statement Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline. Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact
leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com
if you need an accommodation at any time during the process. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice
English or Spanish
. Know Your Right to Work
English
or
Spanish
. Associated Bank isPay Transparency
compliant. The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. $89,530.00 - $153,480.00 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr
As a Senior Valuation Reviewer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and compliance of real estate valuations used in lending decisions. You'll partner with credit and lending teams to provide trusted insights that protect the bank and its clients. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise while mentoring others and influencing appraisal standards across the organization. Key Accountabilities
Review commercial and residential appraisals to ensure compliance with USPAP, internal policies, and federal regulations
Analyze valuation methodologies and assumptions to validate accuracy and support sound lending decisions
Select and engage qualified appraisers; prepare engagement letters and evaluate final reports
Partner with credit officers, relationship managers, and analysts to ensure appraisal independence and quality
Support regulatory exams by preparing documentation and responding to examiner inquiries
Maintain and enhance the approved appraiser panel, recommending additions or removals based on performance
Mentor and train junior reviewers, providing guidance on complex appraisal reviews
Education & Experience
Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
6+ years of real estate appraisal and/or review experience
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license in a state within Associated Bank's footprint
Residential or General Appraiser Certification in WI, MN, or IL
Active or candidate status with a recognized professional appraisal organization (e.g., MAI, ASA, SRA)
Preferred: Multi-state appraiser certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
Advanced designations such as MAI, ASA, AI-GRS, or AI-RRS
Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. We invest in your development and provide opportunities to expand your expertise and leadership skills. Make a meaningful impact on lending quality and risk management while building a rewarding career. Apply today to make an impact. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.
Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X . Compliance Statement Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline. Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact
leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com
if you need an accommodation at any time during the process. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice
English or Spanish
. Know Your Right to Work
English
or
Spanish
. Associated Bank isPay Transparency
compliant. The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. $89,530.00 - $153,480.00 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr