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Meridian Bank (subsidiary of Meridian Corporation, Nasdaq: MRBK) is an innovative team of experts serving the financial needs of entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals. Growing throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Florida, Meridian offers opportunities for anyone wishing to start or continue a career working in a collegial atmosphere to bring unrivaled service to clients and customers. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

Position summary: The Appraisal Administrator is responsible for ordering appraisals relating to loans for all lines of business; ensuring that performance of all duties meet regulatory, industry standards, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices and Bank policies; reviews for completeness, conformance to loan approval and process engagement letters.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years’ experience in the field of real estate appraisals for commercial lending preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, etc.)
• High degree of attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Experience in working in a financial institution preferred

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Provide support to Relationship Managers for the central process of ordering appraisal. Review all requests for completeness of information.
• Perform the initial process of submission of ordering the appraisal following the Bank’s policy by either using a 3rd party vendor or an appraiser from the Bank’s approved list and submit all bid requests.
• Track and monitor appraisal request for timely responses, provide information to the Relationship Manager or appropriate Appraisal Review authority for approval. Prepare the necessary engagement letters and follow up for outstanding information.
• Process all outstanding invoices through accounts payable for timely payment.
• Scan and retain appraisal information to the Bank’s imaging platform in a consistent naming convention under the borrower record.
• Willingness to engage in enhanced educational for areas of responsibilities.
• Demonstrates and promotes Meridian Bank’s Core Values: Our Partners, Our People, Our Bank and Our Communities
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other employees within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place
• Communicates with management and coworkers in order to integrate goals and activities
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank’s compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Success factors/job competencies:

• Relationship management skills and ability to interface confidently with associates of all levels, including senior executives, business unit and department heads.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to communicate with customers, outside vendors and insurance agencies.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and power point expertise is a must).
• Strong organization skills in record keeping and time and attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems and present a solution or escalate for resolution.

Application Access:

• Jack Henry Silverlake
• LoanVantage
• Synergy
• Appraisal Logistics
• Microsoft Share Point

Physical demands, work environment, and location:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the necessary functions. This is a largely sedentary role, requiring the use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and phone. Most work is completed in an office environment.
• Work environment: The noise level in this environment is minimal.
• Location: Meridian Bank locations as assigned.

Meridian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.