Valuation Specialist/appraiser

World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding. WBL services its loan portfolio and loan portfolios for third parties, specializing in the management of non-performing loan pools and REO.

WBL is a U.S.based company with a 100% remote workforce. The company is seeking to bolster its staff with qualified talent.

This is a remote Contract/Consultant position. Working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, although hours worked may be greater based upon operational requirements. The job requires **excellent** oral and written command of the English language. **Resumes must be submitted in English.**

**About the Job**:
Our rapid growth has created an excellent career opportunity for a Valuation Specialist/Appraiser in our Valuation Department. The Valuation Department is responsible for the management of commercial and residential appraisals, BPO’s, AVMs and internal QC review. This position collects, analyzes, and reports appraisal related market data through internal and outside sources. This position will require significant research skills and familiarity with services like Costar, LoopNet, and DataTree are a plus.

**Responsibilities**:

- Research local real estate markets and identify and confirm sales and rental data
- Assist appraisers with aspects of completing valuation assignments
- Reviewing inspection reports to ensure the quality of report and photos
- Point of contact for the Valuation department regarding report issues and/or missing documentation
- Manage assistant(s) to insure proper workflow
- The ability to self-identity, report, manage and resolve critical issues
- Meeting critical deadlines and ensuring adherence with established production and quality standards and goals.
- Review internal and external valuations of small to medium-sized businesses throughout the US.
- Research real estate markets and identify and confirm sales and rental data.
- Develop internal valuations on small to medium-sized businesses throughout the US.
- Assist analysts with aspects of completing valuation assignments.
- Other projects and duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- 100% Excellent English, with exceptional English verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in real estate appraisals/real estate or banking
- Undergraduate degree (four-year college or technical school), or equivalent work experience preferred
- Minimum 10 years experience in an applicable risk management or valuation environment
- Registered and Sworn Valuer for at least 10 years
- Experience in Costar strongly preferred
- Experience with Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required; Teams experience preferred
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Proactive approach and strong work ethic
- Excellent attention to detail

**Benefits**
- CONTRACT/CONSULTANCY POSITION
- DOE