First Bank Banking Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
First Bank is seeking an Appraisal Platforms Manager who will oversee the administration and improvement of the Appraisal Department's operational infrastructure. The role involves managing appraisal software, maintaining the Approved Appraisers list, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations, while also developing training materials and providing support to the department.
Responsibilities:
• Primary ValuTrac Key Administrator, responsible for user access controls, quarterly admin verification, semi-annual user verification, and system integrity.
• Maintenance of the Approved Appraisers List per First Bank policy.
• Coordinate with other bank departments during system updates, regulatory changes, and bank purchases to create and run new processes as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside appraisers to properly complete appraisals to meet First Bank guidelines.
• Create and distribute monthly reports to Executive Management, Department Heads, and others as directed by the Chief Appraiser.
• Develop and administer training material for First Bank employees.
• Manage invoices for appraisal vendors and coordinate payments.
• Co-manage expenses & income to meet budget.
• Stay current on licenses, certifications, Continuing Education, all changes in USPAP and appropriate regulatory guidelines.
• Assist customers, branches, and other Appraisal Department staff with questions regarding making appraisal payments, how to access the Appraisal system, and any other issues that arise regarding the ValuTrac system.
• Keep Appraisal Dept. Policy & Procedures updated.
• Completes annual compliance courses.
• Adheres specifically to all corporate policies and procedures. Also adheres to Federal and State regulations and laws; including, the Bank Secrecy Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
• Adheres to our Service Excellence standards and promotes their implementation with peers and associates they support.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work related experience should consist of duties in a business environment.
• Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be dedicated to the goals and visions of the bank with special attention to the Service Excellence program.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing, spreadsheet and specialty software programs, and an HP12-C financial calculator (or similar.)
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of bank personnel.
• Must be detail oriented, while being versatile and able to multi-task.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers.
• Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled.
• The environment is a professional office with standard office equipment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations.
• Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.
Company:
Established in 1935, First Bank is now the largest independent, full-service community bank headquartered in North Carolina. Founded in 1935, the company is headquartered in Southern Pines, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.